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

Focus Areas:

  • Education-related expenses

  • Technology

  • Textbooks

  • School supplies

  • Other education-related costs
  • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Currently a graduating senior

  • Actively involved with ETSS Youth Programs

  • Planning to continue education in Fall 2026 (or subsequent years)
  • Application Process Contact: p2s@ethiotss.org

    Organization Contact:

  • Phone: (614) 252-5362

  • Location: 4300 E. Broad St Suite D, Columbus, Ohio 43213

  • Gift inquiries: kimerly.hinkelman@ethiotss.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: May 15

  • Virtual Interviews Start Date: May 19
  • 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    immigrationyouth-programseducation

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