Alumni Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Overview: For over 40 years, Gonzaga University's Office of Alumni Relations has been awarding scholarships to the children, grandchildren, or siblings of Gonzaga alumni.

Geographic Scope: Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)

Award Amounts:

Leppek Award: $10,000 (top rising senior applicant)

Schafer Family Award: $7,500 (top junior applicant)

Additional scholarships: $2,500 based on same criteria, until all funds are expended

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Gonzaga alum
• Must apply for the award
• Must have a current FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office
• Scholarship awards are only applicable to Gonzaga University undergraduate studies
• Recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester)
• Open to rising seniors, juniors, and incoming freshmen who meet the criteria
• If a student received an Alumni scholarship the previous year and still meets required criteria, the scholarship will be renewed and resubmission is not required

Selection Criteria

A committee of Alumni advisory council members review applications based on:
• Completed online application form
• Impact statement (300 words or less)
• Academic performance
• Financial need
• Community service activities
• Composition, grammar, and presentation quality

Contact Information

Office of Alumni Relations 502 E. Boone Ave Spokane, WA 99258 (509) 313-5999 alumni@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-6233