Families of Gonzaga Alumni are eligible for a number of different scholarships and grants. Below are a few that are offered. For a full list of scholarships and grant opportunities, please contact Financial Aid.
All but the Alumni Graduate Education Scholarship are for undergraduate students only.
Alumni Scholarship
For 40 years, Gonzaga University’s Office of Alumni Relations has been awarding scholarships to the children, grandchildren or siblings of our alumni.
FAQs
Is there an application?
Yes. To be considered, those eligible* must complete the Alumni Scholarship application process.Open from November to January 1.
Who is eligible for the scholarships?
Zag Legacy students*: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga University alum.
Who determines recipients?
The Alumni Office and the Alumni Board.
What is each scholarship worth?
Scholarships range from $2,500 – $10,000.
(1) Rising Senior – $10,000
(1) Rising Junior – $7,500
(10) Incoming Freshman – $2,500
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes, as long as recipient remains academically eligible.
Criteria
- Must be a Zag Legacy student: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga alum.
- Must complete the Alumni Scholarship application process. Open from November to January 1.
- Must file FAFSA.
Alumni Grant
Grants awarded to Zag Legacy, A student whose grandparent or parent is a Gonzaga alum.
FAQs
Is there an application?
No. Grants are awarded to Zag Legacy students* based on financial need.
Who is eligible for the grants?
Zag Legacy students*: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga University alum.
Who determines recipients?
Financial Aid.
What is each grant worth?
$1,000.
Is the grant renewable?
Yes, as long as the recipient remains academically eligible.
Criteria
- Must be a Zag Legacy student: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga University alum.
- Must file FAFSA.
Chapter Regional Scholarships
FAQs
Is there an application?
No. Financial Aid awards based on a student's primary residence and financial need.
Who is eligible for the scholarships?
Student with primary residence in one of the cities or states listed below.
What regional chapters currently have scholarships?
For region-specific criteria, click on a chapter below.
* These chapters fall under the Texas Regional Scholarship.
Who determines recipients?
Financial Aid.
What is each scholarship worth?
Varies. Scholarships are determined by amount of funds in the Regional Chapter Endowments.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Depends on the amount of funds in the Regional Chapter Endowments.
Criteria
- Student must have primary residence in the city or state of chapter scholarship.
- Must file FAFSA.
Alumni Graduate Education Scholarship Program
The scholarship offers alumni a 15% reduction off a program’s tuition rate for Gonzaga graduate programs at the master’s or doctoral level (excluding doctoral law or medicine degrees).
FAQs
Is there an application?
Yes! The application needs to be completed once each academic year for fall, spring and summer.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to graduates of Gonzaga undergraduate, graduate or law programs.
The scholarships are not available to: incoming certificate and professional development students as well as family members of alumni.
What programs are eligible* for the scholarship?
Any Gonzaga graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level (excluding law and medicine). Also, certificate and professional development programs are not eligible.
Who determines recipients?
Financial Aid.
What is each scholarship worth?
Up to 15% of tuition.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes, as long as recipient remains academically eligible.
Criteria
- Must be a first-time applicant.
- Must be a graduate of a Gonzaga undergraduate, graduate or law program.
- Must apply to an eligible Gonzaga graduate program.
Considerations
15% scholarships are the highest available Gonzaga scholarship and would replace scholarships for lesser amounts. Graduate assistantships can be additionally awarded. Any scholarship worth more than the 15% Alumni Graduate Education Scholarship would take precedence.