Gonzaga scholarship opportunities have been updated for Fall 2023 applicants.
Gonzaga recognizes student achievement through its scholarship program; 98% of incoming students receive merit scholarships. Learn more about the scholarship opportunities available at Gonzaga below. (Información en Español)
We also invite you to explore why a Gonzaga education is an excellent investment.
The Gonzaga Guarantee
First-Year Student Scholarships
Eligibility
- All students who complete the Application for Admission are automatically considered for one of several need-blind scholarships; no separate application forms are required.
- Criteria for the scholarship include difficulty of curriculum, grade point average, extracurricular activities, recommendations, quality of writing in the application, optional SAT or ACT test scores, and optional interview.
- Gonzaga is 'test-optional'. You do not need to submit and SAT or ACT to be considered for merit scholarships.
- Students offered a merit scholarship must be admitted to the University, enrolled in 12+ credits each term, and maintain good academic standing to guarantee continuous scholarship. For more information, please refer to the Gonzaga Guarantee Policy.
Value of Offer
- First-Year merit scholarships range from $14,000 - $25,000/ year and are guaranteed for four years (applies to entering freshman and first-year transfers entering with less than 30 semester credits).
Notification
Students are notified of their merit scholarship through an acceptance packet sent in the mail.
98% of applicants receive a merit scholarship based on the review of their application for admission.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the Alumni Association Scholarship, you must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Gonzaga Alumnus.
- Scholarship awards are only applicable to Gonzaga University Undergraduate studies; recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester).
- Learn more about the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarships here.
Value of Offer
$2,500/year*
How to Apply
- Application will open in Early-November
- Deadline: January 1st
Selection
- Based on the review of the application for admission and financial aid information, admitted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
- Notification of this scholarship is included in your financial aid offer.
Eligibility
Academically outstanding and involved high school graduates with demonstrated financial need.
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75
- Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submitted by Dec. 1, and displays demonstrated financial need.
For undocumented students, submit WASFA or Needs Analysis Form
Value of Offer
$2,000/year
Selection
- Based on the review of the application for admission and financial aid information provided, admitted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
- Notification of this scholarship is included in your financial aid offer.
Eligibility
Awarded to outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll in the School of Business Administration at Gonzaga.
- Intend to enroll at Gonzaga with a major in the School of Business Administration (including those interested in accounting)
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5
- Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submitted by December 1 and displays demonstrated financial need.
For undocumented students, submit WASFA or Needs Analysis Form
Value of Offer
$2,500/year
Selection
Eligibility
Academically outstanding and involved Catholic high school graduates with demonstrated leadership and service to others.
- Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75
Value of Offer
up to $2,000/year
Selection
- Based on the review of the application for admission, admitted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
- Notification of this scholarship is included in your financial aid offer.
Eligibility
Awarded to students whose commitment to academic excellence, leadership potential, and community service are evident in their high school and pre-collegiate involvement.
- Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 (at the time of application for this scholarship)
Value of Offer
$5,000/year
Eligibility
Acceptance into the Honors Program through an application and electronic portfolio as well as:
- Intellectual achievement, leadership skills, self-expression, service to others, curiosity, creativity, commitment, and resilience
- The Honors Program is test optional. While there is no minimum GPA to be admitted to the program, current students in the program entered with a range of 3.61-4.0 unweighted GPA.
Value of Offer
$1,800/year plus waiver of fees for excess credits
Gonzaga Honors Application Deadline: January 1 (Deadline Extended to January 9)
Honors Decision Notifications Sent: Early March
First-year students at Gonzaga may apply to enter the Honors Program as a sophomore student. For more information, please contact Dr. Linda Tredennick.
Learn more about the Honors Program
Please address any questions to: honors@gonzaga.edu
Eligibility
The Gonzaga Access Pledge is a full-tuition commitment providing grant and scholarship aid to cover the cost of tuition for first-year students throughout Washington state who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. The Federal Pell Grant is a financial aid program awarded to students who show exceptional financial need. To be eligible, students must be admitted to Gonzaga as a first-year student, have a permanent address in the state of WA, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
- Student must be admitted to Gonzaga as first-year student
- Must have a permanent address in the state of WA
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
Value of Offer
Full-Tuition
Dates & Deadlines:
FAFSA submissions are welcomed after December 1st
Selection
- Admitted students are automatically considered for this grant based on the eligibility requirements listed above
- Notification of GAP selection will be included in your financial aid offer.
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For questions, please reach out to the Office of Admission at admissions@gonzaga.edu
Eligibility
Granted each year to students regardless of their intended major. Awards are given based on:
- Acceptance to the University
- Application submission to the Music Department
- Audition (live or submitted electronically)
- Recipients need not be music majors
Value of Offer
Varies
How to Apply
Contact the Music Department at music@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6737
Eligibility
Students who demonstrate humanitarianism through membership in honorary service clubs, participation in community service organizations, or individual humanitarian interests. Each year, approximately ten (10) new scholarships are awarded. Must fit one of the criteria below:
- Reside in Spokane County
- Reside in Sandpoint, ID
- Graduate of Xavier Prep in Palm Desert, CA
- Child of a Gonzaga graduate who served in the military
Value of Award
Awards are variable, up to $5,000/year
Deadline
Eligibility
Awarded to qualified individuals who are high performers with leadership potential. Additional funding available for ROTC Scholarship winners. Learn more about ROTC.
Value of Award
Up to full ride and stipend
How to Apply
Contact LTC Alan Westfield in Military Science at
(800) 449-3959 / (509) 313-6517
westfield@gonzaga.edu
Transfer Students Scholarships
(must have more than 30 semester or 45 quarter credits; does not apply to Running Start, dually-enrolled, or high school completion students who are earning an associate's degree and a high school diploma at the same time)
International students may be considered for all transfer scholarships listed below.
Eligibility
- All students who complete the Application for Admission are automatically considered for one of several need-blind scholarships; no separate application forms are required.
- Students are evaluated through application strength and GPA.
- Transfer merit scholarships
- Students entering with 31-59 transfer credits are guaranteed scholarship for up to 6 semesters.
- Students entering with 60+ transfer credits are guaranteed scholarship for up to 4 semesters.
Value of Offer
- Transfer merit scholarships range from $14,500 - $23,500/ year
Notification
Students are notified of their merit scholarship through an acceptance packet sent in the mail.
98% of applicants receive a merit scholarship based on the review of their application for admission.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the Alumni Association Scholarship, you must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Gonzaga Alumnus.
- Scholarship awards are only applicable to Gonzaga University Undergraduate studies; recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester).
- Learn more about the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarships here.
Value of Offer
$2,500/year
How to Apply
- Application will open in Early-November
- Deadline: January 1st
Selection
Based on the review of the application for admission and financial aid information provided, admitted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed above.
Notification of selected recipients will be sent in April.
Value of Offer
$4,000/year
Eligibility
Transfer students who list their participation (for at least one year) in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Value of Offer
$3,000/year
How to Apply
Must list participation on the Application for admission and will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
Outside Scholarship Database
In addition to the lists above, review the Outside Scholarship Database to access, search and apply for other scholarship opportunities that are not directly affiliated with Gonzaga.
Additional External Scholarship Opportunities exist through many organizations within your community, and we encourage you to pursue them whenever possible. Contact your guidance counselor or check with service organizations such as Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, and Elks Club. Other possible sponsors include employers, parent's employers, trade associations, banks, credit unions, corporations, schools, and places of worship.
Military & Veteran Benefits
Many benefits are available to advance the education and skills of service members and Veterans. Spouses and family members may also be eligible for education and training assistance. Learn more about our Military & Veteran support and benefits.
For all other scholarship and financial aid questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (800) 793-1716.
Financial Aid
- We encourage all applicants to submit a Financial Document to Gonzaga University. Filing either the FAFSA, WASFA, or Needs Analysis Form may qualify students for other institutional, state, and/or federal funding.
- If you are a US Citizen or Green Card holder please file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Gonzaga's Federal School Code is 003778.
- If you are a Washington resident but are unable to file the FAFSA due to immigration status we encourage you to file the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) as soon as possible. As a result of the Washington REAL Hope Act becoming law, applications for state need grants are now accepted. The WASFA is specifically for low-income, undocumented students that attended a Washington high school who are not able to file the FAFSA.
- If your immigration status does not allow you to file the FAFSA and you do not live in Washington State, we encourage you to file the Needs Analysis Form and submit it to: finaid@gonzaga.edu. This may qualify you for additional Gonzaga financial aid. The Needs Analysis Form only needs to be completed once during a student’s enrollment.
- The FAFSA/WASFA will be available starting October 1.
- Financial Aid Filing Priority Consideration Dates
- First-year students - December 1 (submissions are welcomed after December 1)
- Transfer students - March 1
