Irwin Mussen Resident Scholarship

Irwin Mussen Resident Scholarship

Purpose: Provides RCD residents with funding to help them further their education.

Background: The scholarship was established in memory of Irwin Mussen, longtime affordable housing advocate and former RCD Board Member.

Geographic Scope: Resources for Community Development (RCD) housing residents in California

Award History: Historically, a total of $30,000 has been awarded annually in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current resident living in RCD housing
• High School senior and above
• Returning applicants who have NOT received two (2) prior awards
• Household must be in good rental standing, including:
- Current with all rental payments - No current management-initiated legal notices or proceedings outstanding

Eligible Scholarship Expenses

• Tuition and fees
• Course-related expenses (books, supplies, equipment)
• Room and board

Eligible Educational Institutions

• Accredited 2-year college with degree program
• Accredited 4-year college or university with degree program
• Trade or vocational school with certificate program
• Job skills training program with certificate (computer, ESL, GED)

Not Eligible: Early childhood, primary, secondary, and postgraduate education schools

Contact Information

Address: 2220 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

Phone: (510) 841-4410

Fax: (510) 548-3502