45
Yearly scholarships
Online Registration closed on June 2. A pay-at-the-door option will be available day-of.
Event Details
Join us for the 45th annual Alumni Scholarship Benefit—a beloved tradition that brings the Gonzaga community together in celebration and support.
Set in the historic Bozarth Mansion, this year’s gathering features:
- Exciting door prizes (need not be present to win)
- Exceptional food and beverages
- Inspiring stories from Gonzaga students
All proceeds benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children, grandchildren and siblings of Gonzaga alumni.
This year marks our Sapphire Anniversary—a special milestone honoring 45 years of scholarship support. We invite guests to wear their finest blue and white or business casual attire in recognition of the occasion.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
from 5 to 9 p.m.
at the Bozarth Mansion and Retreat Center
12415 N Fairwood Dr., Spokane, WA
Please keep Spokane's weather in mind when selecting your outfit to ensure comfort throughout the evening.
Registration Types
Individual Tickets
$125 per person
Includes:
- One entry per ticket for door prizes
- A special check-in gift
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
Table Sponsor
$1,500 per table
Includes:
- Eight event tickets (one entry per ticket for door prizes)
- A special check-in gift for each guest
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
- Promotional benefits
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Dessert Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
- Two event tickets (one entry per ticket for door prizes)
- A special check-in gift for each guest
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
- Promotional benefits
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
- A display table for promotional materials
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Premier Sponsor
$5,000
Includes:
- Four event tickets (one entry per ticket for door prizes)
- A special check-in gift for each guest
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
- Promotional benefits
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
- A display table for promotional materials
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Door Prizes & Silent and Live Auctions
All proceeds from this event support the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children, grandchildren and siblings of Gonzaga alumni.
If you’re interested in donating a prize, please contact Krista Peterson at petersonk2@gonzaga.edu for more information. Prize donations must be received by June 2.
Note: This list is not comprehensive; additional prizes may be received after publication.
Door Prizes
- $15,000 Grand Prize
- Men’s Basketball Packages: Two Game Tickets and a Dining Gift Card
- Office of Alumni & Friends GU Nostalgia Package
- Zag Shop Gift Bag
- Moss Adams Gift Card Basket
- $500 Window Genie Gift Card
- $500 Mr. Handyman Gift Card
- Three-Pack of Dry Fly Distillery Spirits
- Wanderlust Delicato Wine Lover’s Gift Basket
- Chris Bovey Vintage-Style Bulldog Print
- Southwest Airline Tickets
- Spokane Velocity Tickets and Swag
- Spokane Indians Tickets and Swag
- Spokane Zephyr Tickets and Autographed Soccer Ball
- Three-Pack of Tempus Cellars Walla Walla Red Wine and Tasting
- Bide & Burgeon Patio Set
- Tin Roof Lake House Décor Bundle
- Set of Four Spokaloo Spokane Neighborhood Map Prints
- Shell House Greetings Card Bundle
Silent Auction Items
- A Selection of Custom-Painted 3-D Bulldogs
- Four-Pack of Men's Basketball Tickets
- Bozarth Mansion Weekday Event Rental
- WCC Tournament Package with Airfare
- One-Week Stay in Cabo San Lucas Condo
- GU-Branded PING Golf Bag
- Advisory Council’s Wheelbarrow of Favorites
- Modern Dreamers GU Slumber Party Tent Package
- GU/Mariners Bomber Jackets with Gift Cards
Live Auction Items
- 2024–25 Women's Basketball Team Autographed Basketball
- 2024–25 Men's Basketball Team Autographed Basketball
The event is one way to support the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Explore more opportunities to give.
Other ways to make an impact
- Make a donation to the Alumni Scholarship fund.
- Become a Harry's Club member.
- Become a lifetime or annual member of the alumni association.
- Purchase a zag license plate (if you live in Washington state).
Harry's Club Wine
Order your own Harry's Club Alumni Red today!
Support the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarship with the purchase of a bottle of limited edition Harry’s Club Red! (Currently only available in Spokane) Created by winemakers Russ Feist and Gary Hustad ('80), proceeds from this special Cabernet Sauvignon go directly to the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Price: $50 per bottle.
For more information and ordering: call/text Barili Cellars representatives Russ (509-979-5830), Marlene (509-995-3659) or Sue (509-953-3795). You may also email Marlene at marlenefeist@comcast.net or Sue at sue@barilicellars.com.
By The Numbers
2,000
Scholarships Awarded
$2.4M
Money awarded