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Yearly scholarships
Save the date: June 6, 2026
Alumni Scholarship Benefit
Full event details, including online registration, will be shared soon.
Event Details
Gonzaga alumni and friends are invited to this beloved annual event, now in its 46th year, with the theme “The Pursuit of Knowledge.” For nearly half a century, this gathering has celebrated generosity and the transformative power of education.
The gathering will take place in a new on-campus location this year, John J. Hemingson Center Ballroom, and will feature:
- Great door prizes
- Delicious food and beverages
- Inspiring stories from Gonzaga students whose lives have been changed by scholarships
All proceeds benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children, grandchildren and siblings of Gonzaga alumni.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
from 5 to 9 p.m.
in the Hemmingson Ballroom, 3rd Floor
John J. Hemmingson Center
702 E Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Attire: Business casual or cocktail attire.
Registration Types
General Admission
$250 for two individuals
Includes:
- Non-reserved, general seating
- One entry per ticket for door prize drawings, including $10,000
- A commemorative check-in gift
- A buffet dinner and curated signature cocktails
Dessert/Bar Sponsor
$500 | Unlimited sponsor opportunities available
Includes:
- Two reserved seating* event tickets
- One entry per ticket for door prize drawings, including $10,000
- A commemorative check-in gift for each guest
- A buffet dinner and curated signature cocktails
- Recognition in print event materials
*Reserved seating is based on date of commitment
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Table Sponsor
$1,500 per table
Includes:
- Eight priority seating** event tickets
- One entry per ticket for door prize drawings, including $10,000
- A commemorative check-in gift for each guest
- A buffet dinner and curated signature cocktails
- Recognition in the event slideshow and print program
- A bronze Bulldog centerpiece
**Priority seating directly behind the VIP section near the stage. Placement is based on the date of commitment — early registration secures preferred seating.
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
VIP Experience
$2,500 | Six tables sponsor opportunities available
Includes:
- Eight exclusive front-row event tickets with dedicated beverage service
- One entry per ticket for door prize drawings, including $10,000
- A commemorative check-in gift for each guest
- A buffet dinner and curated signature cocktails
- Premier recognition in the event slideshow and print program
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
The event is one way to support the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Explore more opportunities to give.
Other ways to make an impact
- Make a donation to the Alumni Scholarship fund.
- Become a Harry's Club member.
- Become a lifetime or annual member of the alumni association.
- Purchase a zag license plate (if you live in Washington state).
Harry's Club Wine
Order your own Harry's Club Alumni Red today!
Support the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarship with the purchase of a bottle of limited edition Harry’s Club Red! (Currently only available in Spokane) Created by winemakers Russ Feist and Gary Hustad ('80), proceeds from this special Cabernet Sauvignon go directly to the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Price: $50 per bottle.
For more information and ordering: call/text Barili Cellars representatives Russ (509-979-5830), Marlene (509-995-3659) or Sue (509-953-3795). You may also email Marlene at marlenefeist@comcast.net or Sue at sue@barilicellars.com.
By The Numbers
2,000
Scholarships Awarded
$2.4M
Money awarded