Georgia Future Champions Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by The Champion Firm
Introduction
At The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C., our lawyers are dedicated to assisting people across Atlanta and throughout Georgia who suffer wrongful injuries. We also recognize the many mentors and supporters—coaches, teachers, family members—who shaped our paths. The Atlanta Future Champions Scholarship is our way of giving back and helping local students pursue their goals.
Who should apply
This scholarship targets students who demonstrate strong character, a commitment to serving their community, and a drive to excel in their chosen field. Becoming a champion requires practice, patience, and perseverance. Tell us how you live those values, the steps you’re taking to be your best, and how you’ll become a champion.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who live in the Atlanta Metro area and plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university, graduate program, or law school in the United States. If you meet these criteria, submit your application for the $5,000 Atlanta Future Champions Scholarship.
Scholarship award and deadline
- Amount: One-time $5,000 scholarship.
- Payment: The award will be paid by check directly to the registrar’s office of the school listed on the winner’s application and may be applied toward tuition, fees, housing, and/or books up to the school’s Cost of Attendance. This award is not renewable.
- Status: This scholarship is currently open.
- Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Applications received before that time will be accepted.
How to apply
Complete the online application form and provide the following:
1. Essay: A 500–1,000 word written statement expanding on your video. Explain your future goals and how this scholarship will help you reach them.
2. Video: A short 30–60 second video describing who has influenced your education or goals, what you aim to achieve, and how you plan to become a champion. Creativity is encouraged—film it on your phone if you like.
3. Letter of recommendation: One recommendation from an employer, teacher, or school/career counselor who knows you well and can attest to why you deserve the scholarship. This letter must be emailed directly by the recommender to marketing@thechampionfirm.com before the application deadline.
4. Contact and background information: Name, address, date of birth, graduation year, and high school attended, as requested on the form.
5. Video submission: Video files or links can be emailed to marketing@thechampionfirm.com. Using a free Dropbox or Google Drive link is preferred for ease of access, but other delivery methods are acceptable.
Note: Entries will not be returned and may be shared on The Champion Firm’s social media channels.
Entry content requirements and restrictions
- Video: 30–60 seconds in length. Discuss someone who has influenced your education or goals, describe your aspirations, and explain how the scholarship will help you. Tone and style are up to you.
- Essay: 500–1,000 words elaborating on the video content and detailing your goals and how the funds would support them.
- Original work: Both the essay and video must be your original, unpublished work. Submissions that, in the Firm’s sole discretion, contain defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit, discriminatory, infringing, illegal, illegible, or otherwise inappropriate material will be disqualified.
Eligibility
- Residency and student status: Open to high school seniors and college students who reside in one of the following Georgia counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, or Rockdale, and who will attend a two- or four-year college, university, graduate program, or law school in the United States (a “Qualifying Institution”). Applicants must be legal residents of the United States (one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia).
- Ineligible persons: Employees of The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C., their immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, spouse), and anyone living in the same household (related or not) are not eligible.
Selection, notification, and requirements of the winner
- Review process: All qualifying submissions will be evaluated by The Champion Firm team without regard to race, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
- Notification: The Scholarship Winner will be notified by email using the contact information provided in the application.
- Documentation: After being notified, the winner will be required to submit an official academic transcript. Before payment, except where prohibited by law, the winner must also complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Compliance with Official Rules, a Publicity Release, and a Release of Liability. If the winner fails to meet these requirements within fourteen (14) days of notification, an alternate winner may be selected.
- Change of school: If the winner plans to attend a different Qualifying Institution than the one listed on the application, they must notify The Champion Firm within two months of notification so payment can be sent to the correct school.
Other terms
- The Atlanta Future Champions Scholarship is an annual contest sponsored and administered by The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. These Terms & Conditions describe how the contest operates; please review them carefully before entering.
- Submission of an entry constitutes agreement with the scholarship rules and allows the Firm to use submissions on its social media and promotional materials as permitted by the publicity release.
Questions or submissions
Email marketing@thechampionfirm.com for questions or to send video links/files. We prefer Dropbox or Google Drive links but will accept other methods. Good luck — we look forward to learning how you’ll become a future champion.