Overview
Christopher William Cvengros was for five years a very active, dedicated member of the Mariner 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.
His parents, Bill and Joan Cvengros, in loving memory of their son Chris have established a $10,000 college scholarship to be awarded each May to a Mariner who is graduating from high school. The scholarships will benefit those youth who like Chris have spent years as Mariner 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 in a major of their choice and maintain an overall grade of at least 2.5.
Guidelines for Application:
1) An applicant for selection must apply on the form provided by the Mariner Sea Scouts (see further) no later than March 1 (now extended till 3.12.12) . Accompanying the application shall be an essay written by the applicant in keeping with the guidelines prescribed in the application form.
2) An applicant must be currently a member in good standing of the Mariner Sea Scouts.
3) An applicant must have been an active member of the Mariner Sea Scouts for a minimum of five seasons.(*)
4) An applicant must have completed all of the requirements for the rank of Quartermaster except the project.(*)
5) An applicant must be contemplating full time enrollment in a college, university or vocational school.
(*) You still may file an application/essay even if you don’t comply with these guidelines.
Guidelines for Selection
1) All applications received by the Mariner Sea Scouts on a timely basis will be reviewed by a committee of adult advisors for the purpose of determining that the application guidelines have been satisfied.
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. This additional information may contain observations relative to leadership abilities, maritime interests and financial need.
3) Mr. and Mrs. Cvengros will review the applications submitted to them by the Committee and make the final selection. Promoting safety at sea is of paramount interest to the Cvengros Family. Applicants are urged to relate ways in which they have trained, promoted and experienced success in developing water safety standards. The Mariner Program stresses 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.
4) A final determination to award a scholarship, the selection of the recipient and the amount to be awarded shall be made each year by Mr. and Mrs. Cvengros.
Guidelines for Award
1) The award shall be granted by May 1.
2) The award shall be made by the Cvengros Family directly to the institution chosen by the recipient.
Guidelines for Continuance
1) Each year after the successful completion of the recipient’s academic workload, the recipient shall submit transcripts to Mr. and Mrs. Cvengros. and the Mariner Sea Scout Skipper.
2) To be eligible for the annual installment, a recipient must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5.
To the Applicant
Please submit this application with your essay. E-mail the application and essay to Peter (for e-mail address see members’ list) by no later than 3.12.12 and also mail a hard copy to our address (see “Contact us”). For all additional information or questions please contact Peter.
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, Bill and Joan 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 Mariner Program stresses 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.
