Michael Austin Memorial Award
Funding Amount
$599
Deadline
May 15, 2026
37 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Michael Austin Memorial Award
Overview: A one-time award honoring Michael Austin's legacy and commitment to social justice and service to immigrant and refugee youth.
Background: Michael Austin was a passionate advocate for social justice who served as Youth Program Lead Coordinator at ETSS. He organized summer programs, facilitated the Youth Summit, established the Youth Collaborative Board, and created community gardens on both the east and west sides of Columbus to foster sustainable food sources and community engagement.
Award Amount: $599 per recipient
Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area; ETSS Youth Programs participants
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Eligibility Requirements:
Application Process Contact: p2s@ethiotss.org
Organization Contact:
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
Required Materials:
1. Fill out personal information (Page 2 of application)
2. Answer two extended answer questions (Page 3 of application)
3. Submit ONE of the following essay components:
- Attach your Common App Essay along with the application, OR
- Write an essay responding to ONE of the essay prompts provided on page 4 of the application and attach it
Submission Format: Complete application with required personal information and essay component
Questions/Concerns: Contact p2s@ethiotss.org
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