WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $22,500

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Washington residents pursuing a first bachelor's degree in an eligible STEM or health care major at a participating Washington college may apply.

The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 total in funding plus career-launching support services. Funds may cover tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and other attendance costs.

Applicants need FAFSA or WASFA completion, family income at or below 125% of the state median, a 2.75 or higher GPA, and enrollment of at least three credits per term. Complete the online WSOS application with required essays.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Online WSOS application
  • Required essays
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Two short-answer essays, each 500 words or fewer (essay guide notes a suggested range of 250-500 words for prompt 1 and 150-500 words for prompt 2; the application page states an overall 150-500 word
  • Unofficial transcript upload showing minimum 2.75 GPA
  • FAFSA or WASFA completion
  • Six self-efficacy scale drop-down questions (unscored, do not affect selection)
  • No references/recommendation letters required
  • Essays are not scored for grammar or writing ability
  • Funding may be used for tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and other attendance costs.
  • Includes career-launching support services.