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Next Step Scholarships

Below you will find a list of all the scholarships currently available to students who are participating in Future Connect.

Lewis and Clark College

5 awards available, deadline April 1.

Lewis & Clark will meet full demonstrated need (as determined by the FAFSA or ORSAA) for Future Connect Scholars. The financial aid offer will be a combination of scholarships, grants, federal student loans, and student employment. Preference is given to Future Connect Scholars who have earned their associate’s degrees from Portland Community College and are transferring over to Lewis & Clark.

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria for consideration:

  • Preference is for students to complete the AAOT degree at PCC during the traditional academic year
  • Applications for admission must be submitted via the Transfer Common Application by April 1.
  • Must be admitted to Lewis & Clark, as a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student to begin in the Fall term
  • Students may meet with a Lewis & Clark adviser to review eligible credit for transfer.
  • College and high school transcripts and one letter of academic recommendation are required.
  • Your academic recommendation cannot be from a Future Connect Coach.
  • This is a need-based award
  • The interview is optional for students- Students would need to request the interview
  • Financial aid needs to be established through ORSAA or FAFSA

Pacific University

3 scholarships available, deadline March 1.

Pacific University awards up to three renewable awards of combined federal, state, and institutional gift aid that meet full tuition and fees, plus a standard book allowance to incoming transfer students successfully completing their AAOT degree through the Future Connect program at participating Portland Community College campuses. Application and interview are required.

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria, for consideration:

  • Complete an AAOT degree at PCC
  • Must be admitted to Pacific University by March 1, as a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate (Forest Grove campus only) to begin in the Fall term.
  • Applications for admission are submitted via
  • College transcripts and a letter of recommendation are required.
  • Future Connect Next Steps Scholarship
    • (additional essay beyond the application)
  • Must maintain good academic standing
    • (full-time in fall and spring semesters, 2.0 per term, and cumulative college GPA while attending Pacific) to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
  • This scholarship excludes students going into the Pacific University Dental Hygiene program.
  • Financial aid needs to be established through ORSAA or FAFSA

Phase 1: Complete the Pacific University application

Phase 2: Submit the next step scholarship application. Essay 350-500 words

Phase 3: If selected to move forward, the student will be invited to a panel interview on the Pacific University Forest Grove campus during the first week of March. Scholarship awardees are to be chosen by the selection committee.

Typical questions

  • How does Pacific fit into your personal or career goals
  • Where do you see yourself in 10 years
  • Why should you be selected

Phase 4: Successful candidates will be notified by mid-March and provided with financial aid awards indicating scholarship offers.

Linfield University

5 scholarships available, deadline April 1

Linfield University will offer up to five, renewable, full-tuition, plus a housing stipend for 50% of on-campus housing costs, scholarships awarded to PCC Students completing 45 transferable quarter credits through the Future Connect program. The award is a combination of grants and loans covering all tuition and fees for Future Connect Scholars who have earned their associate’s degrees from Portland Community College and are transferring over to Linfield University.

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria for consideration:

  • Recommend AAOT degree
  • Must complete 45 transferable quarter credits at PCC as a Future Connect Program participant
  • 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
  • Applications for admission must be submitted via the Transfer Common Application by April to begin in Fall.
    • Separate application in Linfield admission portal
  • Official College transcripts required
  • Letters of recommendation are optional in common application
  • Must maintain good academic standing and full-time enrollment while attending Linfield to qualify for scholarship renewal.
  • Financial aid needs to be established through ORSAA or FAFSA
  • This scholarship excludes the Nursing program

Phase 1: Complete transfer common app (use personal email)

Phase 2: Once admitted students will receive an email with a link to their admission portal, where they can apply for the Next Step Scholarship. Will need to write a 250-word essay on why you are interested in Linfield University, How Linfield will help you engage and serve the community.

Phase 3: If selected to move forward, students will be invited to an interview with Gerardo Ochoa

Phase 4: Scholarship awardees will be notified by mid-May and will be provided a financial aid award indicating the scholarship offer. Students awarded will be part of the Linfield first scholars program.