Established in 1978 by the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E.) Mr. Wharton was National President of the I.U.O.E. from 1962 until 1976. His desire to memorialize the thousands of I.U.O.E. members who served in the Seabees led to the establishment of the Hunter P. Wharton/I.U.O.E. Scholarship. He was also one of the founding directors of the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association (SMSA). His enthusiasm, generosity and support were instrumental in establishing the SMSA. Founded in 1896, IUOE today has approximately 400,000 members in 123 local unions throughout the United States and Canada. IUOE is the 10th largest union in the AFL-CIO. The union’s headquarters is in Washington, D. C.
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.