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Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Eden Investments Inc

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

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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

    Grants to support affordable housing activities

    $1.12M

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep

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