How to Apply |
Each year at the festival, the Hot Corner Association awards a $500 scholarship to a high school student. The scholarship is open to any high school senior who demonstrates a commitment to learning more about the Hot Corner era in Athens’ history and who is also able to attend the festival. The recipient will be judged upon his or her essay response to the following prompt:
Write about an African-American leader or event during the Hot Corner era who was instrumental in paving the way for your generation in Athens, GA. Include in the essay your career aspirations and your plans for reaching your goals. Write your essay in a way that demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic and historical context. Be sure to properly cite your sources.
Essays will be judged on content and grammar, containing at least 500.
The deadline for the 2024 application is March 31 at 11 pm. Type it on the form and submit. The winner will be announced at the festival on June 8th, on the stage at 4 pm. You must be present to win.
Write about an African-American leader or event during the Hot Corner era who was instrumental in paving the way for your generation in Athens, GA. Include in the essay your career aspirations and your plans for reaching your goals. Write your essay in a way that demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic and historical context. Be sure to properly cite your sources.
Essays will be judged on content and grammar, containing at least 500.
The deadline for the 2024 application is March 31 at 11 pm. Type it on the form and submit. The winner will be announced at the festival on June 8th, on the stage at 4 pm. You must be present to win.