The Cvengros Scholarship committee wants to make you aware of an important financial opportunity offered exclusively to HS Seniors in good standing of Mariners Ship 936.
The annual scholarship application consists of two parts.  The first part is an essay covering the candidate’s views on safety, love of others and leadership. The views and actions on safety around the water being paramount. The second part is the application form (see link hereunder) which captures an evaluation of the level of participation on various levels of activities (Mariners’ and non-Mariners’) and includes the ‘official transcripts’ of the 7 (seven) HS semesters. The essay is weighted at 50% of the total maximum points. Â
Overview
Christopher William Cvengros was for five years a very active, dedicated member of the Mariners Sea Scouts in Dana Point. His tragic death on December 15, 1996, shocked and saddened the close-knit community of young people that shared with him a love of the sea and all things nautical while nurturing care and love for the other shipmates.
His parents, Bill and Joan Cvengros, in loving memory of their son Chris have established a $10,000 college scholarship to be awarded each year to a qualifying applicant.  The scholarships will benefit those youth who like Chris have spent years as Mariners Sea Scouts pursuing a better knowledge and enjoyment of the sea as well as developing an emphasis on safety. Each scholarship will be awarded in equal installments over four years providing the awardees continue to show academic success by maintaining an overall grade of at least 2.5. The funds set aside for the 2024 scholarship will expire after 2030, even if the four-year college program hasn’t been finished by then.
Guidelines for the Application:
1)Â An applicant shall submit the completed application form (see ‘To the Applicant’ paragraph), no later than Sunday April 7th at 20:00 hrs. Accompanying the application shall be an essay written by the applicant in keeping with the guidelines prescribed in the application form. Â As well as the ‘official transcripts’, issued by the HS administration, of your 7 (seven) HS semesters.
2)Â An applicant must be a current member, in good standing, of the Mariners 936 of Dana Point and of the Boy Scouts of America.
3)Â An applicant should have been an active member of the Mariners Sea Scouts.
4)Â An applicant must be contemplating full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university or vocational school.
5)Â An applicant must provide a copy of a valid/current First Aid/CPR certification.
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Guidelines for Selection
1)Â Â Â Â All applications received on a timely basis will be reviewed by a committee of adult advisors.
2)    The committee shall forward all satisfactory applications to Mr. and Mrs. Cvengros. The Committee shall attach additional information to the applications as deemed appropriate.
3)     Promoting safety at sea is of paramount interest to the Cvengros Family. Applicants are urged, in their essay, to relate ways in which they have trained, promoted and experienced success in developing water safety standards. The Mariners Program stresses the love of others. Applicants are encouraged to relate ways in which they have understood this philosophy through their actions within Sea Scouting and their service to the community.
4)Â Â Â Â A final determination to award a scholarship, the selection of the recipient(s) and the amount to be awarded shall be made each year by Mr. and Mrs. Cvengros.
Guidelines for Award
1)Â Â Â Â The award is scheduled to be announced at the Spring Season’s Bridge of Honor on June 2nd 2024.
2)Â Â Â Â To be eligible for the annual installments, a recipient must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5.
3)    Each semester, after the successful completion of the recipient’s academic (*) grade requirement, the recipient(s) shall submit official transcripts to the Cvengros family’s designated administrator for evaluation and payout.
4) Â Â The funds set aside for the 2024 scholarship will expire after 2030, even if the four-year college program hasn’t been finished by then.
(*) The Scholarship is applicable to any domestic, as well as international, accredited College, University, Academy or Vocational School.
To the Applicant
Please submit the official 2024 application (click here) together with your essay and transcripts. E-mail a scanned copy of the application, your essay, transcripts, and copy of CPR/FA license to Peter Haenebalcke by no later than Sunday, April 7th 2024 at 20:00 and also mail to Peter (see members’ section for his address) a hard copy of all required documents to arrive no later than Saturday, April 13th. Â For all additional information and or questions please contact Peter directly.
Guidelines for the Essay
The essay is the most important part of your application. It should be your expression of the reasons that you believe set you apart from the other candidates who are applying for the Cvengros Scholarship. The Cvengros Family established the scholarships to benefit those youth who like their son, Chris have spent years as a Mariner pursuing a better knowledge and enjoyment of the sea. Since Chris lost his life in a tragic accident in the ocean, Mr. and Mrs. Cvengros have a profound interest in the promotion of safety at sea. Applicants are urged to relate ways in which they have trained, promoted and experienced success in water safety standards. Also, the Mariners Program stresses the love of others. Applicants are urged to relate ways in which they have understood this philosophy through their actions within Sea Scouting and their service to the community.
In writing the essay, relate who you are, your achievements in all areas of your life, your experiences in sea scouting and your desire to promote water safety. Be sure to indicate your future plans especially plans for college, and the function that the scholarship would play in carrying out your plans.
Shallow Water Blackout Prevention
Visit www.shallowwaterblackoutprevention.org for more information or click here.
List of the past RECIPIENTS:
The 2023 recipient:
Congratulations to Rachel Ward, the 2023 recipient of the CVENGROS SCHOLARSHIP! Â This was announced at the Bridge of Honor of June 3 2023.
And BEFORE THAT:
Sage Brislen: 2022
Olivia Atkins: 2021
Hannah Carter: 2020
Mabel Keeler: 2019
Lily Maranto: 2018
Michelle Luna: 2017
Ryan Clark: 2016
Helen Payne: 2015
Josh Johnson: 2014
William Cox: 2013
Dylan Delprado: 2012
Noel Peake: 2011Â
Jeremy Robinson: 2010
Alyssa Salem: 2009
Derek Dillahunty and Leah Donohue shared the award: 2008
Serena Madison: 2007 (the first year of the Cvengros scholarship)Â