Alumni Scholarship

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Student must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Gonzaga alum
• Scholarship awards are only applicable to Gonzaga University undergraduate studies
• Recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester)
• Must have a current FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office
• Must submit completed online application form
• Awards based on: academic performance, financial need, community service activities, and essay quality
• Renewable: If a student received an Alumni scholarship the previous year and still meets required criteria, the scholarship award will be renewed and the student does not need to resubmit the application
• Open to incoming freshman, rising seniors, juniors, and other undergraduates who meet the criteria

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 funds are expended

Focus Areas

• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Community service involvement
• Essay quality (composition, grammar, presentation)

Geographic Scope

• Open to children, grandchildren, and siblings of Gonzaga alumni (no stated geographic restrictions)

Contact Information

Office of Alumni Relations

• Address: 502 E. Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258
• Phone: (509) 313-5999
• Email: alumni@gonzaga.edu or call (509) 313-6233

How to Apply

1. Online Application Form: Complete the application through Gonzaga's online application system
   • Note: Partial applications will NOT be saved in the system. You must complete the entire application in one session.
2. Required Materials:
   • Completed online application form
   • Current FAFSA on file with Financial Aid Office
   • Impact Statement (300 words or less)
3. Impact Statement Requirements:
   • Describe the impact that receiving the Alumni Scholarship would have on you and your future dreams
   • Length: 300 words or less
   • Quality Criteria: Composition, grammar, and presentation will be evaluated by the Alumni selection committee
   • Tip: Write your impact statement separately, then cut and paste into the online form
4. Review Process:
   • A committee of Alumni advisory council members reviews all applications
   • Committee evaluates: essay quality, list of community service activities, academic achievement, and financial aid needs
5. Application Timeline:
   • Application Opens: October 31, 2025
   • Deadline: December 19, 2025 at midnight
   • Notification: Late March–April, 2026 (all applicants notified, whether or not they receive an award)