Gonzaga recognizes student achievement through its scholarship program; 98% of incoming students receive merit scholarships. Learn more about the scholarship opportunities available at Gonzaga.
As you view our scholarships below, we also invite you to explore why a Gonzaga education is an excellent investment. Please contact the Office of Admission with any questions you may have.
The Gonzaga Guarantee
If you choose to attend Gonzaga University, we guarantee your Gonzaga-funded scholarships and grants will not decrease if you maintain good academic standing, as defined in the Gonzaga catalog, during your continuous full-time four-year enrollment.
(Please note: Restrictions apply for a small number of special programs. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.)
Gonzaga Merit Scholarships
- 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, SAT or ACT test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, quality of the essay, and optional interview.
- Freshmen scholarships range from $7,000 to $20,500 per year and are guaranteed for four years (applies to entering freshman and first-year transfers entering with less than 30 semester credits).
- Transfer scholarships range from $10,000 to $20,000.
- 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.
- 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.
FAFSA
- We encourage all applicants to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filing the FAFSA may qualify students for other institutional, state, and federal funding.
- Gonzaga's Federal School Code is 003778.
- The FAFSA will be available starting October 1. We encourage families to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible.
- FAFSA Filing Priority Consideration Dates
- First-year students - February 1
- Transfer students - March 1
Outside Scholarship Database:
- Additional to the list below, review the Outside Scholarship Database to access, search and apply for other scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships for First-Year Students(* denotes scholarship is also available for transfer students with less than 30 semester or 45 quarter credits) |
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| Scholarships Which Require Separate Applications |
Eligibility | Value of Award | How to Apply |
| * Dauna Leigh Bauer Scholarships |
Academically outstanding and involved high school graduates with demonstrated financial need.
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$2000/year |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: |
| Daniel G. Brajcich Scholarships |
Awarded to outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll in the School of Business at Gonzaga.
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$2500/year | Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: February 1st |
| * Joseph M. Cataldo, S.J. Scholarships |
Academically outstanding and involved Catholic high school graduates with demonstrated leadership and service to others.
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$5000/year |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: |
| Gonzaga-In-Florence Scholarship |
Students who wish to study abroad at Gonzaga's campus in Florence Italy.
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$5000 awarded junior year to study abroad at Gonzaga's campus in Florence, Italy |
Download application
Postmark deadline: |
| Global Diversity Scholarship |
The Center for Global Engagement Global Diversity Scholarship (CGE-GDS) recognizes the academic achievement and potential of international students who, through sharing their varied cultural perspective, will impact the education of Gonzaga’s global community.
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Value of award varies |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadlines: |
| Honors Program |
Acceptance into the Honors Program through an application and interview process as well as:
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$1000/year plus waiver of fees for excess credits |
Apply online -or- Contact Admissions at (800) 322-2584 Postmark deadline: |
| * Charlotte Y. Martin Scholarship |
Academically outstanding and involved Montana high school graduates with demonstrated leadership and service to others.
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$5000/year |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: |
| Charlotte Y. Martin Native American Scholarship |
Awarded to a student who is enrolled in or descends from a federal and/or state recognized tribe.
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$5000/year |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: |
| Joseph C. Metcalfe Scholarships |
Awarded to students with physical disabilities and demonstrated financial need.
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Varies |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: |
| Christopher M. West Scholarships |
Students who demonstrates humanitarianism through membership in honorary service clubs, participation in community service organizations, or individual humanitarian interests. Each year, approximately ten new scholarships are awarded. Must fit one of the criteria below :
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Awards are variable, ranging from $1000 to $5000 / year |
Download application Apply online Postmark deadline: |
| Act Six Scholarship |
The Act Six Scholarship is for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.
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Full Tuition/Full Need | Application deadline: November 7, 2017 |
All Incoming Freshmen & Transfer Students |
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| Scholarships Which Require Separate Applications | Eligibility | Value of Award | How to Apply |
| Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) | Awarded to qualified individuals who are high performers with leadership potential. Additional funding available for ROTC Scholarship winners. | Up to full ride and stipend |
Contact LTC Alan Westfield in Military Science at (800) 449-3959 / (509) 313-6517 westfield@gonzaga.edu Deadline: November 15th |
| Gonzaga Alumni Scholarships | Awarded to qualified individuals who have family members whom are Gonzaga alumni. | $2500 up to $15000 |
Deadline: 4:30 PM on January 19th |
| Music Scholarships |
Granted each year to students regardless of their intended major. Awards are given based on:
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Varies |
Contact the Music Department at westerhaus@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-6737 Deadline: February 19th |
Transfer Students(must have more than 30 semester or 45 quarter credits; does not apply to dually-enrolled high school students) |
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| Scholarships Which Require Separate Applications | Eligibility | Value of Award | How to Apply |
| Transfer Opportunity Scholarships | Available to sophomore and junior transfer students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement at an accredited college, and intend to pursue a bachelors degree full-time. | $4000/year |
Download application
Postmark deadline: |
| Phi Theta Kappa | Transfer students who list their participation (for at least one year) in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. | $3000/year | Must list participation on the Application for Admission |
For questions regarding the Bauer, Brajcich, Cataldo, Gonzaga in Florence, Martin, and Martin Native American scholarships, please contact Matt Lyons at (800) 322-2584 ext. 6635.
For all other scholarship and financial aid questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (800) 793-1716.
***Outside 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 churches.
