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

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

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

EDEN PALMS INC

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Funding Amount

Varies by year; $96,000 total in 2020 (35 recipients); $100,000 total in 2021

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Funder: Eden Housing, Inc.

Program Status: Active, ongoing since 1993

Geographic Scope: California (serves Eden Housing residents statewide, from Petaluma to San Ysidro)

Focus Areas:

Educational advancement for Eden Housing residents

Academic and career goals

Higher education (universities, community colleges)

Eligibility:

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

Residents of all ages may apply

Award History:

Since program inception in 1993: awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000

2018: 52 scholarships awarded

2020 (28th Annual): 35 scholarships for $96,000 total

2021 (27th Annual): Scholarship amounts provided for academic and career goals

Program Background:
Created to honor Howard T. Collins, a former Eden Housing Board member known for his passion for justice and tireless work for the underprivileged. The program believes in education and opportunity for all.

Mission Impact:

Many recipients are first in their families to pursue higher education

Benefits extend beyond individual diplomas: stabilizes families, improves long-term career prospects, strengthens communities

Residents attend top UC schools (Berkeley, UCLA, Merced), California State Universities, and community colleges throughout California

Contact:

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

Website: edenhousing.org

How to Apply

Application Process

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

Key Details:

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

Applicants must demonstrate:

- Current residency at Eden Housing managed property
- Enrollment in course of study
- Pursuit of educational/academic goals or career advancement/vocational goals
- Personal narrative explaining educational aspirations and community impact goals (based on recipient stories)

Required Materials: Not specified in detail, but based on award recipient examples, applications likely include:

Personal statement/narrative

Proof of residency at Eden Housing property

Educational enrollment verification

Career/academic goals statement

Application Portal: Online application system (specific URL not provided in materials but referenced as available)

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