Certified Brain Injury Specialist Training Scholarship Application

Advance Your Career in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation requires specialized knowledge, compassionate care, and dedicated professionals who understand the full continuum of recovery—from acute hospital settings through long-term community reintegration. The Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential represents a gold standard in this field, and this scholarship exists to support passionate practitioners in obtaining this critical training.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, therapist, case manager, or rehabilitation specialist, this scholarship application is designed for individuals committed to advancing TBI care through evidence-based cognitive therapy, neurorehabilitation techniques, and patient-centered approaches.

Who Should Apply

This scholarship is ideal for professionals working in or aspiring to work in:

• Hospital-based neurorehabilitation units
• Acute and post-acute brain injury programs
• Community reintegration and outpatient services
• Cognitive therapy and neuropsychological rehabilitation
• Case management and care coordination for TBI survivors
• Research and advocacy in brain injury services

Applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to the TBI field, relevant clinical or programmatic experience, and access to mentorship from a CBIS-certified professional or neuropsychologist who can guide their professional development.

What This Scholarship Supports

The scholarship provides financial assistance for:

• CBIS certification training and examination fees
• Educational materials and preparatory coursework
• Conference attendance related to brain injury rehabilitation
• Continuing education in cognitive therapy and neurorehabilitation

Recipients will be selected based on their professional background, commitment to the field, quality of mentorship arrangement, and potential impact on TBI survivor outcomes.

About the CBIS Credential

The Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential, offered through the Academy for Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS), validates expertise in brain injury rehabilitation across the continuum of care. CBIS professionals work in diverse settings—from intensive care units to independent living programs—and bring specialized knowledge in cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral management, family education, and community reintegration strategies.

This certification is increasingly recognized as essential for professionals who want to provide the highest quality care to individuals with TBI and their families.

How Paperform Streamlines Scholarship Management

Managing scholarship applications traditionally involves mountains of paperwork, scattered email threads, and manual data entry. With Paperform, scholarship committees can create professional, branded application forms that collect all necessary information—education history, work experience, essays, references, and supporting documents—in one streamlined submission.

Key features for scholarship programs:

• Conditional logic ensures applicants only see questions relevant to their background, creating a personalized experience that respects their time
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Why Digital Forms Matter for Healthcare Education

In the healthcare and rehabilitation fields, where professionals already juggle demanding caseloads and continuing education requirements, application processes should be accessible and efficient. Digital scholarship applications through Paperform allow:

• Mobile-friendly submission so applicants can complete applications during breaks or commutes
• Save-and-resume functionality enabling applicants to work on essays and responses over multiple sessions
• Integration with CRMs and databases to maintain applicant records and track scholarship outcomes over time
• Automated email confirmations and updates that keep applicants informed throughout the review process

By removing administrative friction, organizations can focus their energy on what matters most: identifying and supporting the next generation of brain injury rehabilitation specialists who will improve outcomes for TBI survivors and their families.

Supporting the TBI Care Workforce

Investment in professional development—through scholarships, mentorship, and certification—directly improves the quality of care available to individuals with traumatic brain injury. As the understanding of TBI evolves and treatment approaches become more sophisticated, ensuring that practitioners have access to current, evidence-based training is essential.

This scholarship application template is designed to identify candidates who will not only benefit from CBIS training but will also contribute to their communities and the broader field of neurorehabilitation through clinical excellence, research, advocacy, or program development.

Ready to apply? Complete the application below to take the next step in your professional journey as a brain injury rehabilitation specialist.