The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) connects low- and middle-income students with high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health care. The Baccalaureate Scholarship can total up to $22,500 and combines financial aid with career development, workshops, and employer exposure. It is administered by a nonprofit with state backing, not an automatic FAFSA grant. The college and field of study must be on the eligible list.
Applicants must meet Washington residency and financial-need rules, enroll in an approved STEM or health-care major, and satisfy academic-progress standards. WSOS offers different tracks for incoming, transfer, and continuing students; deadlines and documents are not interchangeable. Before applying, review the accepted-major list, credit requirements, GPA, and income limits for your cohort rather than relying on an earlier application cycle.
The scholarship is meant to fund study and ease the transition into work, but the maximum is not guaranteed: selection, renewal, and award size depend on the cohort and available funding. The organization also offers career support that can help with internships, professional networks, and job planning. If the next application window is not yet posted, prepare transcripts, FAFSA, and residency records, and follow the official announcement rather than relying on third-party dates.
Before accepting aid, confirm in writing who decides eligibility, which costs are covered, how renewal works, and which deadline applies to your cohort. Compare the award with the net cost at your school.
Read the aid-program profile and the FAFSA guide; your institution’s aid office can verify your individual case.
Programas estatales de ayuda y WSOS — Washington Student Achievement Council.
Baccalaureate Scholarship: requisitos y beneficios — Washington State Opportunity Scholarship.
Solicitudes y fechas de la Baccalaureate Scholarship — Washington State Opportunity Scholarship.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates and funding can change by cycle; confirm current terms with the agency and your school’s financial-aid office before enrolling.
Confirm the active cycle, aid already applied, and final balance before committing to tuition or housing.
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) connects low- and middle-income students with high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health care. The Baccalaureate Scholarship can total up to $22,500 and combines financial aid with career development, workshops, and employer exposure. It is administered by a nonprofit with state backing, not an automatic FAFSA grant. The college and field of study must be on the eligible list. Applicants
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Washington Student Achievement Council · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate ↗
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Washington Student Achievement Council · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official application and program information ↗
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official application and program information ↗
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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