Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

The Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program awards scholarships to current residents of Eden Housing properties who are pursuing educational, academic, and/or career advancement and vocational goals.

Background: Collins, a former dedicated member of the Eden Housing Board of Directors who believed in education and opportunity for all. Since inception, the program has awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000.

Geographic Scope: California (properties managed by Eden Housing, including locations from Petaluma to San Ysidro)

Focus Areas:

• Academic advancement
• Career advancement
• Vocational goals
• Higher education (universities, community colleges, technical programs)

Eligibility:

• Current resident of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
• Enrolled in a course of study
• Pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals

Award Distribution:

• 2018: 52 scholarships awarded
• 2020 (28th annual): 35 recipients, $96,000 total ($2,743 average)
• 2021 (27th annual): 35 recipients, $100,000 total ($2,857 average)

Mission Impact: When Eden invests in residents' higher education dreams, the benefits extend beyond individual diplomas—families become more stable, long-term career prospects improve, and communities thrive. Many recipients are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

Application Process

Application Format: Online application (as of 2021, applications are accepted online for the first time in the program's history)

Required Information: While specific required materials are not detailed in the provided content, applications include:

• Applicant story/narrative describing educational and career goals
• Demonstration of commitment to giving back to community (based on recipient stories)

Application Deadline: Not specified in provided materials

Note: Applicants should contact Eden Housing directly or visit the Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program page for current application deadlines and detailed requirements.