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Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Program

Eden South Bay Inc

Funding Amount

Varies by year; $96,000 total awarded to 35 students (2020); $100,000 total awarded to 35 students (2020); approximately $2,000-$3,000 per recipient based on historical data

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Attending universities, California State Universities, or community colleges
  • Focus Areas: Educational advancement, higher education support, first-generation college students
  • Schools Served (examples from 2020): UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Merced, University of Southern California, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Monterey Bay, San Francisco State University, San Diego State University, community colleges

Geography

  • Current residents of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc
  • Focus on Impact: When Eden invests in residents' higher education dreams, families become more stable, long-term career prospects improve, and communities thrive.

Other requirements

  • Enrolled in a course of study or pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
  • Many recipients are first in their families to pursue higher education.
  • Contact: Daniela Ogden, 510-935-1022, Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org

Overview

Purpose: Awards scholarships to Eden Housing residents pursuing higher education and career advancement goals.

Background: 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.

Program History:

  • Inception: 1993
  • As of 2020 (28th annual): Nearly 500 scholarships awarded totaling over $650,000
  • 2018: 52 scholarships awarded
  • 2020: 35 scholarships awarded ($96,000-$100,000 total)

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

Eligibility:

  • Current residents of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
  • Enrolled in a course of study or pursuing educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals
  • Attending universities, California State Universities, or community colleges

Focus Areas: Educational advancement, higher education support, first-generation college students

Focus on Impact: When Eden invests in residents' higher education dreams, families become more stable, long-term career prospects improve, and communities thrive. Many recipients are first in their families to pursue higher education.

Schools Served (examples from 2020): UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Merced, University of Southern California, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Monterey Bay, San Francisco State University, San Diego State University, community colleges

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Format: Online application (as of 2021, applications moved to online format for the first time in program history)

Application Requirements:

  • Current Eden Housing resident status verification
  • Proof of enrollment in educational program
  • Application form with narrative/essay component
  • Supporting documentation of educational/career goals

Key Information:

  • Online application portal available
  • Applicants must demonstrate commitment to educational and/or career advancement goals
  • Applications evaluated based on merit and demonstrated need

Typical Award Timeline (based on historical patterns):

  • Application period: Winter/Spring (specific dates vary by year)
  • Award announcements: Summer (typically July-August)
  • Award ceremony: Held annually (e.g., August 18 in 2020)

Application Support: Eden Housing provides guidance through resident services and on-site support

What Eden South Bay Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$38K
Median grant
$38K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Hayward, CA.

Example grants

  • Eden Housing Inc · Hayward, CA

    Grants to support affordable housing activities

    $38K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep

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