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).
- All Year
- Connect with your Scholar Lead and participate in summary sessions
- By December 1
- Complete the Academic Plan Form in the Scholar Portal
- By June 1
- Complete the Annual Renewal and Graduation Process
- Submit the FAFSA or WASFA (Priority deadline: November 1)
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
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- Connect with your Scholar Lead and participate in summary sessions
- By December 1
- Complete the Academic Plan Form in the Scholar Portal
- By May 1
- Complete the Resume Form in the Scholar Portal
- By June 1
- Complete the Annual Renewal and Graduation Process
- Submit the FAFSA or WASFA (Priority deadline: November 1)
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
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- 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
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- Complete the Cover Letter Form in the Scholar Portal
- Complete the Resume Form in the Scholar Portal
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- By May 1
- Follow the guidance within the Skills that Shine Mentee Guide
- Complete the Skills that Shine Mentorship Program Survey
- By June 1
- Complete the Annual Renewal and Graduation Process
- Submit the FAFSA or WASFA (Priority deadline: November 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
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- Connect with WSOS about exclusive career opportunities
- By October 1
- Complete an Award Increase Request via the Scholar Portal
- By June 1
- Complete the Annual Renewal and Graduation Process
- Submit the FAFSA or WASFA (if enrolling in the next academic year)
- Access your campus career center & connect with WSOS about exclusive opportunities