Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Varies by year; $96,000 total awarded to 35 students in 2020; $100,000 total to 35 students in 2021
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
- Must be a current resident of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc
- Open to residents of all ages
- Current resident status at an Eden Housing-managed property
Other requirements
- Must be enrolled in a course of study
- Must be pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
- Evidence of enrollment in course of study
- Application demonstrating commitment to educational/academic or career advancement/vocational goals
Overview
Geographic Scope: California (serves Eden Housing residents statewide, from Petaluma to San Ysidro)
Program History: Collins, a former board member known for his passion for justice and work for the underprivileged. As of 2020, the program has awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000.
Focus Areas:
- Educational and academic advancement
- Career advancement and vocational goals
- Support for higher education pursuits
Eligibility:
- Must be a current resident of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
- Must be enrolled in a course of study
- Must be pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
- Open to residents of all ages
- Many recipients are first-generation college students
Award Details:
- Individual award amounts vary
- Scholarships support attendance at UC schools (Berkeley, Los Angeles, Merced), California State University campuses, USC, and community colleges
- Awards aim to provide monetary support for academic and career goals
Impact Statement: Eden Housing notes that investing in residents' higher education dreams benefits families' stability, improves long-term career prospects, and strengthens communities.
Contact Information: Daniela Ogden, 510-935-1022, Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Method: Online application (as of 2021, applications are accepted online for the first time in program history)
Requirements:
- Current resident status at an Eden Housing-managed property
- Evidence of enrollment in course of study
- Application demonstrating commitment to educational/academic or career advancement/vocational goals
Application Portal: Link available at Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program page on edenhousing.org
What Eden Housing Management Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $98K
- Median grant
- $98K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Hayward, CA.
Example grants
Depot Commons LLC · Hayward, CA
Intercompany balance forgiven
$98K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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