🎓 City of Canyon Lake $1,500 Scholarship Essay Contest 🎓
The City of Canyon Lake is excited to announce the 2025 Scholarship Essay Contest for high school seniors! This annual opportunity awards $1,500 to one qualified student who resides in Canyon Lake.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be high school seniors.
- Applicants must reside in the City of Canyon Lake.
- One winner will be selected.
- The winner must attend the May 14, 2025, City Council Meeting.
Essay Guidelines:
- Submit an original, unpublished essay (500–750 words).
- Choose from one of the following topics or combine both:
- What does 'community' mean to you, and how can youth create a lasting impact in their local neighborhoods?
- If you could create a project or program to improve the lives of Canyon Lake residents, what would it be and why?
- One entry per student.
- Resume submission is required.
- Essays must be submitted via email in PDF or Word format to mgonzales@canyonlakeca.gov.
Important Dates:
- Application Opens: Monday, February 3, 2025
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
For more information about the City’s Scholarship program, please contact Senior Administrative Assistant, Madalyne Gonzales at 951-244-2955.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your writing skills and earn a scholarship toward your future!