Mind Matters Scholarship

Chattahoochee Injury Law is thrilled to award $1,000 to a community-minded student through their Mind Matters Scholarship. If you’ve made a difference locally, through a group, or by yourself, this scholarship is for you! Whether you’ve volunteered, organized initiatives, or helped others significantly, this scholarship is for those dedicated to making a difference.

Strong communities are built by individuals who step up to support others through advocacy, service, or leadership. This scholarship aims to recognize students who go beyond academics to create positive change, no matter how big or small their contributions may seem. By sharing your story, you have the chance to earn financial support for your education and inspire others to take action in their own communities.

To apply, students must submit an essay detailing their contributions and the impact of their efforts. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who is committed to community service and positive change. Applications will be accepted now until midnight on February 28, 2026.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester.
• Employees of Chattahoochee Injury Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information.
• The candidate must submit a 750 – 1000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss how awareness of brain injuries has evolved over the years. How has understanding of their long-term effects changed, and what more can be done to educate the public about their seriousness and impact on health?
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the Mind Matters Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.