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The 2026 Brehm Bell Scholarship
Applications will be accepted now through
May 15, 2026. Award announced no later than May 31, 2026.
The Brehm Bell Scholarship
Sponsored by Brehm T. Bell, Attorney at Law
In May of 2026, local attorney Brehm Bell will award his 10th senior scholarship to a local graduate. The firm is currently accepting applications.
The Brehm Bell Scholarship is a $1000 one-time award to a Hancock County, MS high school senior who is planning to pursue a degree in any law related field. Both public and private high school applicants are asked to submit applications no later than Friday, May 15, 2026.
“I’ve really enjoyed being able to offer this scholarship for our local students,” said Bell. “Our legal system and insurance processes are difficult for people to navigate sometimes. We need bright, compassionate minds to enter the field of law to continue helping people have a voice.”
An attorney in downtown Bay St. Louis since 1995, Bell focuses his practice on personal injury cases and helping people who are overwhelmed or frustrated with the legal process. His hope is to encourage students to follow a law-related career path to help in this challenging system.
Without scholarships himself, Bell worked as a deckhand on tugboats to pay for his education at the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Mississippi Law School. He graduated in 1989 and began work as an attorney in Meridian. After five years, he decided to move his family back home to Hancock County and build his personal injury practice here.
Application and criteria are below.
“The practice of law is a noble profession that allows you to make a living helping people in their search for justice. It is my hope that these funds will assist a young person in their dream to make this world a better place."
- Brehm T. Bell
Brehm Bell Scholarship Criteria
The law office of Brehm T. Bell in Bay St. Louis, MS announces the annual $1000 scholarship offered to a 2026 graduating high school senior from Hancock County, MS planning to pursue a career in law or a related field.
Both public and private high school applicants who are seeking to pursue a career in any law-related field are asked to submit applications no later than MAY 15, 2024.
An independent committee will select the recipient from the qualified applications on or before May 31, 2026.
To be considered, please complete the form below including:
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Current GPA and class rank (minimum GPA of 3.0 required)
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Letter of recommendation from a faculty member (please upload)
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Brief 200-word essay based on the following question, "What was the most significant thing you learned in high school and how will you apply this to your life upon graduation?" (please upload)
