Program Description & criteria

The 33rd Annual Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship program will award multiple scholarships to individuals who are current residents of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc. and who are enrolled in a course of study, are pursuing their educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals. 

APPLICANTS MUST:

• Currently live in a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc.
• Be at least seventeen (17) years old (or a high school senior and/or taking higher education courses).
• Be pursuing their educational/academic and/or career advancement/vocational goals. *Please note that we cannot consider scholarship applications for applicants pursuing educational or professional endeavors in the cannabis industry.*
• Completely fill out the application form.  Forms must be submitted electronically online. Incomplete or late applications will be automatically disqualified. Outdated information, including reference letters, will not be accepted.
• Provide two (2) completed recommendation forms. (See Recommendation Guidelines)
• Provide most recent transcript(s) of grades (or explanation of why you cannot provide transcripts)
• Provide a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) (required to submit ONLY if awarded a scholarship. Staff will reach out directly for this information, do not include it on the application)

To help with our sustainability efforts, applications will only be accepted via our online application. you can access the application here: https://edenhousing.tfaforms.net/5037572

DEADLINE:

All of the above items are due by 5:00pm Friday May 16, 2025 (We are unable to accept any late applications.  (Applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is received and complete.)

Supporting documents will also be accepted via email to the scholarship support inbox: scholarship@edenhousing.org 

If you have questions, please call Eden Housing at 510-582-1460.