Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots

$2,500
5 winners, $500 each
Open
Application Deadline
Jan 16, 2026
Winners Announced
Feb 16, 2026
Education Level
High School
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

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:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published May 1, 2025
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

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

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