Scholarship & 5K Run

Helping Young People

Shortly after Austin’s death, our family decided to establish a memorial scholarship fund at his high school. Austin placed a high value on education and we knew it was important to help other young people achieve that same dream.

Over the past four years, we have given away over 20K in college scholarships to students from Austin’s high school. The Austin Weirich Memorial Scholarship is worth 2K dollars and matched for another 2K with the “Dollars for Scholars Program” for a total of 4K dollars.

5K Run

This year, we will host our 2nd Annual 5K walk or run in Austin’s memory to continue to fund his scholarship and support suicide prevention programming in schools. It will always be held on the Saturday closest to the anniversary of his death which is also World Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day.  This event will take place at Fidler Pond in Goshen, Indiana where Austin grew up. 

The Austin Weirich Memorial Scholarship is earmarked for any student who wants to pursue a degree in the mental health field.  These degrees would include areas like Clinical Social Work, Clinical Counseling, and Clinical Psychology.”

In addition, this year, we will host a health fair to promote mental and physical health in the community! If you or your organization would like to be a vendor, complete the vendor registration form. *Space is limited! 

Saturday, September 10, 2022
9AM – 12PM EDT

Fidler Pond
1424 Lincoln Way East
Goshen, IN 46528
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Eligiblity

To be eligible for this scholarship, a high school senior must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and  pursue a degree in the mental health field.  These degrees would include areas like Clinical Social Work, Clinical Counseling, and Clinical Psychology.”

Any Senior from Goshen High School who meets these criteria can apply. Contact your guidance counselor in January if you are interested. The application deadline is April 15th and the scholarship is given out during The Senior Awards Night which is held on the Thursday evening before graduation.

Past Recipients

We have awarded our scholarship to students who have been homeless during their senior year or have been a caregiver to a sick parent and some have even overcome physical and emotional abuse in their home. These stories help us realize that resilience and hope are still alive and well in our young people.