Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Varies by year; examples include $96,000 total for 35 recipients (2020), $100,000 total for 35 recipients (2020)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Many recipients are first-generation college students
Geography
- Current residents of properties managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc
Other requirements
- Enrolled in a course of study
- Pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
Overview
Program Status: Active, accepting applications
Geographic Scope: California (recipients from throughout California; properties in Petaluma, San Jose, Hayward, San Diego, and other California locations)
Focus Areas:
- Educational and academic advancement
- Career advancement and vocational goals
- Higher education support for residents pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees
Eligibility:
- Current residents of properties managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
- Enrolled in a course of study
- Pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
- Many recipients are first-generation college students
Award Details:
- Collins, a former Eden Housing Board member known for his passion for justice and work for the underprivileged
- As of 2020, the program had awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000
- Annual awards vary: 35 recipients in 2020 ($96,000-$100,000 total); 52 recipients in 2018
- Recipients attend institutions including UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Merced, USC, CSU East Bay, CSU Fullerton, CSU Monterey Bay, San Francisco State, San Diego State, and community colleges throughout California
Contact Information:
- Daniela Ogden: 510-935-1022, Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org
- Program information: edenhousing.org/resident-programs/howard-t-collins-memorial-scholarship-program
Additional Information:
- Eden Housing believes investing in residents' higher education dreams benefits families, improves long-term career prospects, and strengthens communities
- Program accepts applications online (as of 2021)
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Method: Online application (as of 2021)
Required Materials:
- Application form (online submission)
- Personal statement/narrative addressing educational and career goals
- Documentation of current enrollment in a course of study
- Proof of residency at Eden Housing-managed property
Application Details:
- Applications accepted online for the first time in program history as of 2021
- Applicants must be current residents of Eden Housing properties
- Application narratives emphasize personal stories of overcoming challenges and commitment to giving back to community
- Recipients selected based on merit and demonstrated commitment to education and community service
Submission Format:
- Online portal (specific URL for current application cycle not provided in available materials)
What Eden Investments Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $1.12M
- Median grant
- $1.12M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Hayward, CA.
Example grants
Eden Housing Inc · Hayward, CA
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$1.12M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
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