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Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots

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Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
$2,500
5 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 23, 2026
Winners Announced
Feb 16, 2026
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
Location:
Ohio
School Name:
Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School
Education Level:
Location:
School Name:
High school senior
Ohio
Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School

Life after high school is filled with both possibilities and challenges. The owners of Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots believe that fears of financing college or trade school should not prevent anyone from chasing their dreams.

As a result, funds for this scholarship come from the operating profits of Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots in Athens, Ohio, in order to give back to a community of students that may not have the resources they need to attend college, university, trade school, or technical college.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.

Any high school senior at Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School in Athens County, Ohio, may apply for this scholarship opportunity. There are no academic requirements to qualify!

To apply, provide a short response to the question below.

Selection Criteria:
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$2,500
5 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 23, 2026
Winners Announced
Feb 16, 2026
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

What financial support are you receiving to pursue your academic goals, if any? If you are selected as a scholarship winner, what will you use the funds for?

100–200 words

Winners and Finalists

February 2026

Winners
Caleb Cahoe
Trimble High School
Glouster, OH
Asher Martin
Athens High School
Athens, OH
Abigail Elliott
Nelsonville-york High School
Nelsonville, OH
Jenna Nance
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
Athens, OH
Kaitlyn Grimm
Athens High School
Logan, OH
Finalists
Larkin Mingus
Athens High School
Athens, OH
Isaiah Arocho
Athens High School
The Plains, OH
Emma Gibbs
Athens High School
Athens, OH
Anna Fogt
Athens High School
Athens, OH
Raquel De Abreu
Athens High School
Athens, OH
Grace Ford
Ohio University-Main Campus
Guysville, OH
Lillian Paris
Nelsonville-york High School
Athens, OH

Winning Applications

Caleb Cahoe
Trimble High SchoolGlouster, OH
Currently, I am receiving very little financial support for my future education. Like many students in Athens County, I come from a poor family. I have a single mom who works two jobs and two younger siblings who are always in need of something, never doing much around the house. My dad, who is a fully disabled veteran and doesn't offer much financial help, has partial custody of my brother and I, with us only seeing him on the weekends. Although I can assume that my parents and grandparents will be willing to help as much as they can, scholarships and loans are the only way I will truly be able to afford my schooling. I plan on attending a four-year institution, which can be extremely expensive for people like me. I am grateful for opportunities like this as they give us who do not have much, a chance to better our lives in the future. This scholarship will be extremely helpful in covering the costs of my books, housing, and meal plan.
Asher Martin
Athens High SchoolAthens, OH
My adoptive parents will be able to contribute to my financial aid, and I have a small savings account that I intend to use for room and board. Being adopted as a teenager, my parents haven't had a lot of time to save enough money to make a significant impact on the overall cost of college. If I were to be selected as a scholarship winner, the money would go towards class fees and tuition. This scholarship would make a significant difference in my ability to pursue my degree and afford the other necessities that come with an outdoor-focused education.
Abigail Elliott
Nelsonville-york High SchoolNelsonville, OH
Jenna Nance
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High SchoolAthens, OH
I am receiving financial support from my parents and scholarships to pursue my academic goals. I am attending the University of Findlay for the animal science program, so if I am selected as a scholarship winner, I will use the funds to help cover a portion of the tuition costs. I plan to attend a four-year grad school college afterwards. These funds will help me pursue my goals to eventually become a veterinarian for small and large animals by helping me attend one of the best animal science programs in the country, ensuring that I will do the best that I can to help animals in the future.
Kaitlyn Grimm
Athens High SchoolLogan, OH
I come from a single-parent household. I live with my father, who works night shifts Monday through Thursday, 40 hours a week. Along with any overtime he can get. Despite this, my dad is unable to support me financially in attending college. I am relying solely on scholarships, grants, and or loans for financial support. I also intend to work during college to help pay for it. If I am lucky enough to win this scholarship, the funds will be used to support my goal of attending college for zoology. The study of animals and their behaviors is a huge passion of mine. I strive to learn as much as I can about them to assist in animal conservation efforts, and overall knowledge of animal species. I intend to do everything in my power to achieve this goal.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 23, 2026. Winners will be announced on Feb 16, 2026.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Feb 16, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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