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Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Eden Housing Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Funder: Eden Housing Inc.

Program Status: Active, accepting applications online

Geographic Scope: California (properties managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.)

Program Background: The scholarship program was created 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 is in its 28th year and has awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000 to deserving residents.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a current resident of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.

  • Must be enrolled in a course of study or pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals

  • Residents of all ages are eligible

  • Many recipients are first-generation college students

    • Focus Areas:

  • Higher education advancement (university and college courses)

  • Academic goal achievement

  • Career advancement and vocational training

    • Award Information:

  • Award amounts vary by year and recipient

  • 2018: 52 scholarships awarded

  • 2020: 35 scholarships, $96,000-$100,000 total

  • Recipients attend institutions including UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Merced, USC, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Monterey Bay, SFSU, SDSU, and community colleges throughout California

    • Program Impact:

  • Supports residents in pursuing degrees in fields including social work, nursing, engineering, cinema/television, radiologic technology, and sociology

  • Recipients often cite commitment to giving back to communities

  • Families benefit through increased stability and improved long-term career prospects

    • Contact Information:

  • Media contact: Daniela Ogden, 510-935-1022, Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org

  • Program information available through Eden Housing's resident services and website

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Method: Online application (as of 2021)

    Key Information:

  • Applications are now accepted online for the first time in the program's history (as of April 2021)

  • Applicants must be current residents of an Eden Housing Management, Inc. property

  • Application requires submission of information about educational/career goals

    • Required Materials:

  • Information on current course of study or educational goals

  • Details about career advancement or vocational goals pursued

  • Personal narrative/story about educational aspirations (based on selection of recipients whose "stories told in each application are a testament to the positive effects a safe home and services-rich community can have on an individual's success")

    • Application Details:

  • Specific application requirements, deadlines, and portal access available through Eden Housing's Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program page

  • Contact Eden Housing for complete application instructions

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    What Eden Housing Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    12
    Total given
    $14.25M
    Median grant
    $322K
    Range
    $5,500–$5.11M
    • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Hayward, CA; San Francisco, CA; Berkeley, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Eden South Bay Inc · Hayward, CA

      Grants to support affordable housing activities

      $5.11M

    • New Del Nido LP · Hayward, CA

      Grants to support affordable housing activities

      $3.82M

    • Eden Housing Management Inc · Hayward, CA

      Grants to support affordable housing activities

      $2.85M

    • Eden Housing Resident Services Inc · Hayward, CA

      Grants to support affordable housing activities

      $1.15M

    • Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California · San Francisco, CA

      Grants to support affordable housing activities

      $360K

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

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    Fields of Work

    education

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