Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Funder: Eden Housing Resident Services Inc.

Program Type: Scholarship for educational and career advancement

Geographic Scope: California (serves residents across Eden Housing properties statewide, from Petaluma to San Ysidro)

Program History: Established in 1993 to honor Howard T. Collins, a former dedicated member of the Eden Housing Board of Directors who believed in education and opportunity for all. As of 2020, the program has awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000.

Eligibility

• Current residents of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
• Enrolled in a course of study or pursuing educational/academic advancement goals
• Pursuing career advancement or vocational goals
• Residents of all ages welcome
• Many recipients are first in their families to pursue higher education

Focus Areas

• Higher education (four-year universities and community colleges)
• Academic and career advancement
• All fields of study considered

Award Details

• Individual award amounts vary
• Multiple awards given annually (35-52 scholarships in recent years)
• Total awards: $96,000-$100,000 in recent years (as of 2020-2021)
• Historical total: Nearly $650,000+ awarded since inception

Contact Information

• Email: Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org
• Phone: 510-935-1022
• Organization: Eden Housing, Inc.
• Website: edenhousing.org

Background

The program was created to honor Howard T. Collins' passion for justice and tireless work for the underprivileged. Eden Housing believes that when they invest in residents' higher education dreams, the benefits extend far beyond individual diplomas—families become more stable, long-term career prospects improve, and communities thrive.