Mind Matters Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Chattahoochee Injury Law

Chattahoochee Injury Law is excited to announce the Mind Matters Scholarship, a $1,000 award for a student who has made a significant impact in their community. This scholarship is designed for those who have made a difference, whether through volunteering, spearheading initiatives, or providing substantial help to others.

Strong communities are the result of individuals who take the initiative to help others through advocacy, service, or leadership. This scholarship is designed to honor students who extend their efforts beyond academics to effect positive change, regardless of the size of their contributions. By sharing your story, you can potentially secure financial aid for your education and inspire others to take action in their communities.

To be considered, students must submit an essay outlining their contributions and the impact of their efforts. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who demonstrates a commitment to community service and positive change. Applications are open until midnight on February 28, 2026.

Who Can Apply?

• The scholarship is available 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.
• Applicants for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

How to Apply?

• The applicant must complete the form below with all required information.
• The applicant 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 detected in the essay, the application will be disqualified.
• The applicant must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The applicant 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 Mind Matters Scholarship recipient will be selected in the month following the scholarship deadline.