Scholar Pathway for 2021 & Beyond

Throughout the lifetime of the scholarship, Scholars are responsible for meeting certain milestones along their pathway to graduation. Scholars are placed within the program based on the grade they were in at the time they applied. At any time, Scholars can visit the Scholar Profile section of the Scholar Portal to view what WSOS considers to be their current estimated grade. A Scholar’s current estimated grade is what determines which set of requirements they must fulfill.

We are more than a scholarship! WSOS provides programming that contributes to your growth as you prepare for your professional career. Therefore, we expect Scholar participation in academic and career-related activities. If you are unable to meet this expectation, please contact the Baccalaureate Programs team at success@waopportunityscholarship.org to discuss other options.

Year 1

Scholars in Year 1 have an estimated grade of 13 (first-year students).

Scholars can submit an Award Increase Request when eligible. The personal deadline for submitting is listed in the Scholar Portal account.

Year 2

Scholars in Year 2 have an estimated grade of 14 (second-year students).

  • All Year
    • Connect with your Scholar Lead and participate in summary sessions

Scholars can submit an Award Increase Request when eligible. The personal deadline for submitting is listed in the Scholar Portal account.

Year 3

Scholars in Year 3 have an estimated grade of 15 (third-year students).

  • All Year
    • Work with a Skills that Shine industry mentor
  • On October 1
    • Select a mentor on the Skills that Shine Mentor Matching Platform
  • By December 1
  • By May 1
    • Follow the guidance within the Skills that Shine Mentee Guide
    • Complete the Skills that Shine Mentorship Program Survey
  • By June 1

Scholars can submit an Award Increase Request when eligible. The personal deadline for submitting is listed in the Scholar Portal account.

Year 4

Scholars in Year 4 have an estimated grade of 15 (fourth-year students).

  • All Year
    • Connect with WSOS about exclusive career opportunities

Annual Renewal Process

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Award Increase Request

GO

Leave of Absence

GO

Scholar Success

GO

Placement

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