Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
Returning sophomores, juniors and seniors: 2019-20 scholarship applications available to returning sophomores, juniors and seniors will be available in February 2019. Watch your email.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ Merit Scholarship
Incoming freshman who qualify based on their placement exam scores and grades may be invited to apply for a Fr. Fedro Arrupe, SJ Merit Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded. These scholarships may be renewed annually.
To be eligible for 2019-20, you must take the placement exam on December 7 or 8, 2018 and complete your admissions application by December 8, 2018.
Mike Shanks Scholarship
The Mike Shanks Scholarship was established in honor of Mike Shanks ‘58. A lifelong teacher and passionate supporter of Gonzaga Preparatory School, Mike believed in the power of education to transform lives. The purpose of the Mike Shanks scholarship is to provide the financial support that makes it possible for a deserving young person to attend Gonzaga Preparatory School. The scholarship (up to $12,000 annually) is awarded to students who demonstrate the values that Mike considered essential for success: a commitment to hard work, integrity, and service to others. Two students from the Class of 2023 will be selected based on the following criteria: financial need, motivation to succeed academically at high school and in college, commitment to serving others and being a person of integrity, desire to be an engaged member of the Gonzaga Prep community. Scholarship applications will be mailed to accepted students in February 2019.
To be eligible for 2019-20, you must take the placement exam on December 7 or 8, 2018 and complete your admissions application by December 8, 2018.
Need based scholarships: If your family needs additional financial assistance beyond the Fair Share Tuition support, you may request a review of your Fair Share Tuition. Our Fair Share Review Committee will evaluate all requests and consider such factors as number of students in Catholic grade schools, college tuition, medical expenses, recent changes in employment or other situations. Additional financial assistance which may be awarded include:
- Nazareth Guild Tuition Assistance Grants
- Endowed Scholarships from the Gonzaga Prep Foundation
To be considered for additional financial assistance, all families must first apply online through FACTS for Fair Share Tuition and then speak with a Fair Share Facilitator at your registration appointment.
Click here to complete the FACTS online application for Fair Share Tuition.