WSOS Graduate Scholarship (GRD)
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) — state public-private partnership
Up to $25,000 over three years for nurse practitioner (MSN/DNP) students who will practice in an underserved area of Washington for two years.
- How much
- up to $25,000 over three years (no more than $6,250 per term), plus $500/term travel stipend for remote clinical sites
- Who qualifies
- Washington resident; family income at or below 125% of MFI (or up to 155% with demonstrated hardship); enrolled in an eligible MSN/DNP program; intend to practice in a Washington Medically Underserved Area or Health Professional Shortage Area for at least two years after completing the program.
- For grad students
- For nursing (nurse practitioner: AGNP, FNP, PMHNP, PNP) students
- no citizenship requirement — WSOS accepts undocumented applicants (WASFA)
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Opens later annual; opens mid-March, closes late April (2027: Mar 17 - Apr 27; recommendation by Apr 29); notification in June
- How to apply
- Complete the WSOS application (two essays, unofficial transcript, course progression plan), have one recommendation form submitted, and have the FAFSA or WASFA processed by the deadline
- What you'll need
- state application + essay + transcript + recommendation + FAFSA
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (waopportunityscholarship.org) and page 2
The details
For students in eligible DNP or MSN programs specializing in Adult-Gerontology NP (primary care), Family NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP or Pediatric NP (primary care) at Gonzaga, Pacific Lutheran, Seattle University, UW Seattle or WSU (Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, Yakima). Up to $25,000 total, up to cost of attendance after other aid, divided evenly across remaining terms (max $6,250 per term), plus a $500-per-term travel stipend when training at a remote MUA/HPSA site. Must have completed at least one semester/two quarters with at least 75% of clinical hours remaining.
More money from Washington
- Washington College Grant (WA Grant)up to full tuition; 2026-27 maximum $13,203/yr (University of Washington), $5,095 at community and technical colleges; partial awards (60%, 50%, 24.5%, 10%) at higher incomes
- WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS)$2,500 per year until accepted into the major, then $5,000, $7,500 and $5,000 in the following years
- WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated
- College Bound (formerly College Bound Scholarship)free public-college tuition when combined with WA Grant; 2026-27 maximum combined awards from $5,595 (community/technical colleges) to $13,703 (University of Washington)
- Opportunity Granttuition and fees for up to 45 credits, plus up to $1,000 for books and supplies
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