Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: California (serving Eden Housing residents throughout the state, from Petaluma to San Ysidro)

Focus Areas:

• Educational advancement for current Eden Housing residents
• Support for academic and vocational/career goals
• First-generation college students encouraged

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current resident of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
• Must be enrolled in a course of study
• Pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
• Can pursue studies at universities, California State University campuses, University of California campuses, or community colleges

Award History:

• Collins, known for his passion for justice and work for the underprivileged
• As of 2020, program has awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000
• 2018: 52 scholarships awarded
• 2020: 35 scholarships awarded totaling $96,000
• 2021: 35 students received scholarships totaling $100,000

Contact Information:

• Media contact: Daniela Ogden, 510-935-1022, Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org
• Program page: https://edenhousing.org/eden-updates/howard-t-collins-memorial-scholarship-program/

Application Process

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

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