Established by Captain Daily in 1990. Captain Daily received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1928 and served as an officer in the Civil Engineer Corps for twenty years before retiring in 1960. During this time, he served as a Commanding Officer of the CBC in Gulfport, MS, participated in engineering projects in Greece, Turkey, and Italy, supervised construction contracts in the Pacific Ocean, and was Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in the British Isles during World War II. Captain Daily established a scholarship in 1988, in memory of his late wife, Marcella. Mrs. Daily taught physical education and kindergarten for twenty years from the East Coast to Hawaii.
Endowed Scholarships allow our investors to build a lasting legacy, impacting Seabee children and grandchildren for generations to come. Endowed Scholarships often honor or memorialize family members, Seabee leaders, NAVFAC units, organizations or corporations. Perpetual Named scholarships can be funded at three levels, $60,000, $120,000 and $150,000 and are named by the donor.
Contact Dan Miller at danmiller@seabee.org to start a endowed scholarship.