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πŸ’° Gonzaga University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,800-$32,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,800-$32,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$7,500-$10,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA

Gonzaga University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,800-$32,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA. Against tuition of $54,380, students receiving the largest award pay about $22,380 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Gonzaga University

Tuition & fees
$54,380
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Largest annual award
$32,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$22,380/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,730), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Gonzaga University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Gonzaga University β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Daniel G Brajcich Scholarships
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Scholarship for outstanding high school graduates with a minimum 3.5 GPA intending to major in business.
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Dauna Leigh Bauer Scholarships
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Scholarship for academically outstanding high school graduates with a minimum 3.75 GPA and financial need.
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Other scholarships at Gonzaga University (10)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Catholic HS Alumni Scholarships
$2,000/yr
Scholarships for academically outstanding Catholic high school graduates.
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Gonzaga Alumni Scholarships
$2,500/yr
Scholarships for children, grandchildren, or siblings of Gonzaga alumni.
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Honors Program
$1,800/yr
Scholarship for students accepted into the Gonzaga Honors Program.
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Leppek Award
$10,000 one-time
Awarded to the top rising senior applicant among the Alumni Association Scholarship pool.
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Lyle W. Moore Scholarship
$6,000/yr
Choral scholarship for incoming students based on musical excellence.
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Merit Scholarships (First-Year)
$23,500-$32,000/yr
Automatically considered merit scholarships for incoming first-year students based on academic and extracurricular achievements.
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Merit Scholarships (Transfer Students)
$14,500-$27,000/yr
Automatically considered merit scholarships for transfer students.
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Phi Theta Kappa
$3,000/yr
Scholarship for transfer students who participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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Schafer Family Award
$7,500 one-time
Awarded to the top rising junior applicant among the Alumni Association Scholarship pool.
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Transfer Opportunity Scholarships
$4,000/yr
Scholarships for transfer students based on academic and financial aid review.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Gonzaga University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Gonzaga University scholarships

How much merit aid does Gonzaga University give?

Published awards range $1,800-$32,000/yr. Gonzaga University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Gonzaga University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Gonzaga University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,800-$32,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Gonzaga University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 59% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Gonzaga University?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Gonzaga University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Gonzaga University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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