Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Scholarships Pay Homage to Fallen Captain

PLEASANTON, CA — The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation recently awarded scholarships to four Tri-Valley students. Jonathan Dourneau, Albert Glancy, Hayden Olsen and Elliot Tripp were each recipients of the $1,000 Paul G. Chenkovich Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship, which provides educational opportunities to children of current and former members of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Current Reserve Firefighters, Student Fire Explorers and Las Positas Fire Science and EMS students, pays homage to Chenkovich.

Chenkovich died the morning of Nov. 5, 2013 after a three year battle with job-related brain cancer.

“His legacy lives in every life he touched and in his selfless service to others,” fire officials said in a statement. “In his memory, the scholarship will assist others to achieve their goals in becoming a firefighter or first responder. The scholarship fund was created by family and fellow firefighters to continue Captain Chenkovich’s commitment and dedication to helping others through education.”

In order to apply, students must be enrolled in Fire Science or EMT programs, must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and write a thoughtful or compelling essay, fire officials said.

“Through their hard work, commitment, and dedication they have proven to be a student that the Paul G. Chenkovich Memorial Scholarship wants to recognize and encourage them to continue their educational effort, receiving a scholarship award amount of $1,000.00,” fire officials said.

If you would like to make a donation to the Chenkovich Memorial Scholarship Fund you can go to www.lpfirefoundation.com or mail to:

Paul G. Chenkovich Memorial Scholarship

Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation

4847 Hopyard Road, Suite 4, PMB 303

Pleasanton, Ca 94588-2713

Email: pchenkscholar@yahoo.com

Photo courtesy Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Caption: Attached is a press release and photos with this year’s recipients(Photo 1 Elliot Tripp Photo 2 . Hayden Olsen, Jonathan Doureau, Albert Glancy and Matt Thau Director of the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation.