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.

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

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.