Zaxby’s to Contribute College Scholarship Funds and Meal Vouchers as Prizes in Upcoming Varsity-Level Esports Competitions for North American Students
High School Esports League (HSEL), the biggest and longest-running serious gaming association serving high school students and educators, today declared that the well known eatery franchise Zaxby’s has pledged to support college esports competitors reserves and a genuine “Fastest Fingerz” prize campaign, granting student esports rivals in the HSEL Spring Major tournament series with weekly vouchers to feast on Zaxby’s fan-favourite chicken fingers, wings, and salads.
“The HSEL Spring Major just keeps getting better and better thanks to the charitable contributions of companies like Zaxby’s,” said Mason Mullenioux, co-founder and CEO of High School Esports League. “Zaxby’s believes in the importance of esports in schools and the impact it brings to the lives of young adults. Now more than ever, we must align with partners that are passionate about the futures and well-being of our youth. We look forward to arming our competitors with college scholarships and some tasty food!”
“We’re glad to be part of something exciting in these trying times,” says Joel Bulger, CMO of Zaxby’s Franchising, LLC. “The future of our nation’s youth is important, and we’re proud to team up with HSEL to help these kids have some well-deserved fun. We hope everyone enjoys the Spring Major tournament.”
The HSEL Spring Major is an eight-week gaming competition for North American high school esports contenders that starts on March 30, 2020. This varsity-level esports rivalry sets students in against their peers in twelve well known multiplayer online computer games, with champions across all titles winning up to a $1,000 USD scholarship prize. Every week, winning members will get a $250 USD “Fastest Fingerz” gift certificate sponsored by Zaxby’s restaurant, redeemable in any of Zaxby’s 900 locations across 17 states. Additionally, top contestants will also get a three-month XBOX Game Pass Ultimate subscription valued at $44.99 USD.
The rundown of HSEL Spring Major esports titles includes Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, FIFA 20, Fortnite, Hearthstone, Minecraft, Overwatch, Rainbow Six: Siege, Rocket League, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, Madden 20, and NBA 2K20.
