Mattis Law 2023 Making Waves Scholarship

Updated on 06/20/23

Living in California is really wonderful. The weather is amazing, the mix of cultures makes every place feel unique and interesting, are there are countless restaurants and fun things to do. At Mattis Law, we’re grateful for everything we’ve achieved, and we feel fortunate to be able to give back to the local community. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the dates for our 2023 Making Waves Scholarship.

Our $500 Making Waves scholarship is open to 2023 California high school graduates pursuing a four-year college degree and current college students who graduated from a California high school and are pursuing a four-year degree or are currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year college degree program upon completion.

College is a great place to meet new people while developing the skills and knowledge you’ll need to thrive in today’s world. If you’re looking to pursue a career in law, business, education, health care, engineering, counseling, and other professional fields, earning your college degree will be a crucial step on the road to an exciting future.

Contest Details

To enter, write a brief essay answering the prompt below and submit it by October 18, 2023.  Follow this link for complete contest rules and submission guidelines.

Here are important contest dates and details to remember:

Start Date: June 20, 2023

Deadline: October 18, 2023

Finalists announced: November 1, 2023

Winner announced: November 15, 2023

Reward: $500

Eligibility: Open to 2023 California high school graduates pursuing a four-year college degree and current college students who graduated from a California high school and are pursuing a four-year degree or are currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year college degree program upon completion.

Essay Prompt: 500 to 1,000 Words

Prompt: Here at Mattis Law, we believe that good educational systems are best for society when students have the ambition to learn for themselves. In other words, the name of the college or university on your diploma is not nearly as important as how you apply yourself while seeking higher education. As you look forward to the schooling ahead of you, how do you plan to apply

Good Luck to Everyone Who Enters

By pursuing higher education, you’re placing yourself among the leaders of tomorrow.
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