The requirement is to have the appointment set within the a allotted time,nso you are okay because you have it on record.
That being said I am with falconchic, but for a different reason. IF there is a DQ than your waiver might take longer to process. The reason is simple, as more scholarships are offered than more recipients are also going through the exam process. In turn, there will also be more candidates in the remedial/DQ process.