Unity Scholars is Gonzaga's leadership, equity, access, and diversity scholarship program. The program is designated to Washington state residents that have a genuine commitment to, or demonstrate record of, social justice activism and involvement in cultural awareness groups among other criteria.
Benefits:
- Grant and scholarship aid for four years to cover the cost of tuition, academic fees, housing, and meal plan charges at Gonzaga University
- Enrollment in BRIDGE Pre-Orientation Social Justice & Leadership Institute
- Peer, staff, and faculty mentorship
- Four-year leadership cohort supported by UMEC and other campus partners
- Enrollment in Communication Studies 100: Intergroup Dialogue
- Customized support in searching for a paid internship/job/research opportunity on campus
- Opportunities for funding to study abroad
- Tailored post-graduation career preparation and advising
Eligibility:
- Be a Washington state resident*
- Apply for admission to Gonzaga University as first-year applicant and meet Gonzaga University admission requirements. Priority consideration for students who apply to GU by the Early Action deadline of November 15. Final deadline to apply to GU is February 1. Nursing applicants must apply by the November 15 deadline.
- Submit the Unity Scholars Application by January 5
- Submit FAFSA / WASFA* when available
- Have demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to students who family income is below 70% of Washington's median (e.g. $80,000 for a family of four).
- Applications are reviewed holistically and many factors are taken into consideration, including academic performance, demonstrated resilience in the face of barriers or obstacles to pursuing an education, genuine commitment to, or a demonstrated record of, social justice activism, demonstrated involvement in cultural awareness groups, clubs, or activities, and engagement in leadership within their school, community, and/or family.
*Undocumented Washington residents are eligible to apply for Unity Scholars. Applicant must submit a WASFA.
Application Process and Timeline:
- Apply for admission to Gonzaga University. Priority consideration for students who apply to GU by the Early Action deadline of November 15. Final deadline to apply to GU is February 1. Nursing applicants must apply by the November 15 deadline.
- Submit the Unity Scholars Application by January 5
- Submit FAFSA (most students) / WASFA (students who cannot submit a FAFSA)
- Finalists Selected - mid-February
- Virtual Interview of Finalists - mid/late-February
- Notifications of Unity Scholar Recipients by early-March
Questions? Contact the Office of Admission (admissions@gonzaga.edu)
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--Beverly Daniel Tatum