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

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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; $96,000 total awarded to 35 recipients in 2020; $100,000 total to 35 recipients in 2021 in funding.

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Funding Amount

Varies by year; $96,000 total awarded to 35 recipients in 2020; $100,000 total to 35 recipients in 2021

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Program Overview:
The Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program awards scholarships to Eden Housing residents pursuing educational and/or career advancement goals.

Background:
The scholarship program was created to honor Howard T. Collins, a former dedicated member of the Eden Housing Board of Directors who believed in education and opportunity for all. The program has been in existence since 1993 and is now in its 28th+ year (as of 2020).

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

Applicants of all ages welcome (residents from high school through adult learners)

Many recipients are first-generation college students

Geographic Scope:

Eden Housing properties throughout California (from Petaluma to San Ysidro)

Recipients attend various institutions including UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Merced, USC, Cal State universities, and community colleges

Focus Areas:

All fields of study supported (examples include: Social Work, Health & Human Services, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Cinema/Television/Radio, Sociology, Animal Science, and more)

Award History:

Since inception in 1993: Nearly 500 scholarships awarded totaling over $650,000

2018: 52 scholarships awarded

2020: 35 scholarships awarded totaling $96,000

2021: 35 scholarships awarded totaling $100,000

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

Organization:

Eden Housing is a non-profit with over 50 years of experience in affordable housing

Website: edenhousing.org

How to Apply

Application Information

Online Application:

Applications are accepted ONLINE (as of 2021, for the first time in program history)

Required Materials:
Applications must include narratives and personal stories demonstrating:

Educational and/or career advancement goals

Personal circumstances and background

How the scholarship will support their academic journey

Commitment to giving back to their community

Application Focus:
The selection process emphasizes:

Personal stories and testimonials

Academic goals and aspirations

Community involvement and desire to give back

Financial need (stories reflect financial hardship and need for support)

Note: Specific detailed application instructions, required forms, narrative questions, and submission deadlines are not fully detailed in the provided materials. Contact Eden Housing for complete application procedures.

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