When is the deadline for Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program?

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Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Q: How much funding does Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program provide?

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program provides Varies by year; examples include $96,000 total for 35 recipients in 2020, $100,000 total for 35 recipients in 2021 in funding.

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Funding Amount

Varies by year; examples include $96,000 total for 35 recipients in 2020, $100,000 total for 35 recipients in 2021

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Funder: Eden Housing, Inc.

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

Program Status: Active and ongoing since 1993

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:

Program established in 1993 to honor former board member Howard T. 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/

How to Apply

Application Process

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

Eligibility Verification:

Applicant must be verified as a current resident of an Eden Housing-managed property

Required Materials:

Application form submitted online

Personal statement/narrative describing educational and career goals

Evidence of enrollment in course of study

Application Timeline:

Applications are accepted on a rolling or annual basis (specific deadline dates not provided in available materials)

Note: The website references the scholarship program accepting applications online but does not provide detailed step-by-step instructions or specific narrative questions in the extracted content. More detailed application requirements may be available on the program's dedicated page.

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