🎓 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  • Submit an original, unpublished essay (500–750 words).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!