The Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast is an annual fundraising event that brings the business community together to support deserving students at the University of Washington and Seattle University. Since the program began in 2000, the Costco Scholarship Fund has raised more than $96 million and awarded over 2,900 scholarships to hardworking and deserving students.

The Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast has been held annually since 2000. The 2026 event marks the 27th annual Breakfast.

The Breakfast brings together Costco suppliers, local organizations, Costco employees, and supporters of the Costco Scholarship Fund. Many Supplier Day attendees also choose to attend the Breakfast the following morning.

Costco Supplier Day is an annual invite-only event where suppliers hear directly from Costco executives. The 2026 event will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Breakfast & Program) followed by a buffet lunch from 1:00–2:00 p.m. at the Seattle Convention Center | Summit.

Due to its popularity, Costco prioritizes invitations toward new suppliers, smaller suppliers, and those who would most benefit from hearing Costco's message directly. All invitations are issued by the Costco Merchandising Team — please reach out to your Costco buyer for more information.

There are two ways to attend Supplier Day:

• Complimentary Invite-Only: A no-cost option extended to select individuals by invitation only.
• Scholarship Breakfast Sponsorship: Sponsorship packages for the Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast start at $15,000 and include a minimum of three (3) guaranteed Supplier Day seats. This option is open to any organization or individual.

For more information, visit the Supplier Day 2026 event page.

You can register here.

Registration opens on May 11th, 2026.

Yes — there is a minimum donation of $1,500 per seat to attend the Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast. Sponsorship opportunities are also available starting at $15,000 and include additional benefits. For more information, please visit the Breakfast Sponsorship page.

Yes — single admission tickets are available with a minimum donation of $1,500 per seat. Please note: single admission tickets only include admission to the Scholarship Breakfast. If you are interested in securing multiple seats or additional benefits to related events, please consider a sponsorship package.

To make changes to your registration, log in to your account to update your information. If you need to cancel your registration entirely, please contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

Sponsorship opportunities start at $15,000 and include a variety of benefits depending on your level of giving. For a full overview of sponsorship levels and benefits, please see the 2026 Sponsor Benefit Guide or visit the Breakfast Sponsorship page.

Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include guaranteed Supplier Day seats, complimentary hotel room nights, and exclusive access to events such as the CEO-to-CEO Luncheon and VIP Reception. Sponsors will be recognized by their printed company name in event materials. For a full breakdown of benefits by sponsorship level, please see the 2026 Sponsor Benefit Guide or visit the Breakfast Sponsorship page.

As a general rule of thumb, most sponsors register before August, as guest lists are due in August. With that being said, please contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org for more information on sponsorship deadlines; we would love to accommodate you.

Payment details — including ACH, wire transfer, and check instructions — will be sent with your sponsorship confirmation. For questions regarding invoicing or payment, please contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

Invoices are available at any time by logging in to your account.

Invoices are available at any time by logging in to your account. We will email tax receipts including FMV information within two weeks of your payment being processed on our end. For questions regarding payment, please contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

Guest information is submitted via your company's Guest List Worksheet, which will be sent to the primary sponsor contact following sponsorship confirmation. Please complete your worksheet by the deadlines provided.

The Guest List Worksheet is used to collect attendee information for each event included in your sponsorship package. It will be sent to your primary sponsor contact after your sponsorship is confirmed.

Guest list deadlines will be provided in your sponsorship confirmation and Guest List Worksheet. If you have questions, please contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

Yes — to substitute or add a guest, please simply update your Sponsor Worksheet google sheet as event planners have live access. If you need to make a change after final guest lists are due in August, please email us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

The dress code is business casual. Please keep in mind that the Seattle Convention Center is a large venue where temperatures can vary, so we recommend dressing in layers for comfort throughout the event.

For parking options and directions, please visit the Seattle Convention Center's website for detailed information on getting there and available parking in the area. Registered attendees will receive additional information regarding parking in the know-before-you-go email sent closer to the event date.

For the full event schedule, please visit the FAQ & Schedule page via the link in the top navigation.

Yes. The Costco Scholarship Fund is administered by the College Success Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN #91-2036088). All gifts to the Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast, excluding the value of goods and services received, are fully tax-deductible charitable contributions to the foundation.

To make a donation to the Costco Scholarship Fund, click here, or contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

Yes — we welcome and appreciate contributions from those who are unable to attend. To make a donation, click here, or contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org.

If you are planning on attending and have not yet secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability here.

For more information, please visit the Hotels page.

If you are planning on attending and have not yet secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability here.

For more information, please visit the Hotels page.

The booking deadline for Sponsors has passed. However, we will work directly with Sponsors and hotels to determine availability and make bookings as able. Please respond to your Sponsor Welcome email to let us know the names, how many rooms and booking dates if you need lodging.

For Sponsors who completed the Sponsor Worksheet prior to the September 7 hotel cut-off date, we will use the information provided on your worksheet and coordinate directly with the hotel to assign the complimentary nights to the appropriate reservation.

If you are experiencing issues with your hotel booking link, please contact us at info@costcoscholarshipfund.org and we will assist you.

Yes! Welcome Street Ambassadors will be stationed at key locations between the contracted hotels and the Seattle Convention Center during peak transition times. Look for staff holding Costco event paddles — they're there to help with directions and answer any questions.

Seattle is a walkable city and easy to navigate. If you'd like general travel tips for your visit, Visit Seattle has put together a helpful guide covering common-sense advice for getting the most out of your trip.