Financial Aid Night

Wellesley High School

October 26, 2026

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

We Believe in the Power of Education

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Wellesley Scholarship Foundation is dedicated to assisting Wellesley students in their pursuit of education beyond high school.

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Through the long-standing generosity of the Wellesley community, WSF scholarship programs have created meaningful opportunities for high school graduates from our community since 1951.

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www.wellesleyscholarshipfoundation.org

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Our Mission

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation empowers Wellesley residents and Wellesley High School graduates to reach their highest potential by providing financial assistance for post-secondary education.

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Educational Programs We Fund

• 4-year degree programs
• 2-year degree programs
• Technical programs where degrees/certificates are earned
• Renewable for up to 4 years / 8 semesters

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Since its inception, WSF has awarded more than $8.2 million to over 4,100 students

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Our Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

• Donald P. Babson Merit Award – given each year to a Wellesley senior (male). The $3,000 award is renewable for an additional three years.
• Margaret E. Daniels Merit Award – given each year to a Wellesley senior (female). The $3,000 award is renewable for an additional three years.

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Need-Based Scholarships

• Funded by community organizations and individual donors
• Applications are evaluated based on financial need, college attended, and college financial aid package.
• Renewable for up to 4 years / 8 semesters.

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Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Who Should Apply?

Wellesley High School seniors who:

• Are planning to attend college or technical school next year
• Plan to apply to their institution for financial aid
• You do not yet need to know where you are going to begin the application process
• Every situation is unique
• Tuition, room & board vary significantly
• Financial aid packages differ across institutions
• Family incomes/assets/circumstances

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Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Application Process

• Applications go ”live” on December 1, 2026
• Deadlines:
• Merit-based applications: February 1, 2027
• Need-based applications: March 1, 2027
• Apply at www.wellesleyscholarshipfoundation.org
• First time applicants should use the WSF “Common Application”
• Supplemental information we need:
• CSS Profile from College Board
• Tax returns from parent(s) (by April 15)
• Financial Aid Award Letter from the school you’ll attend (no later than May 1, 2027)

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

What Happens After You Apply?

• All application materials are treated as confidential
• Your information is shared with only the members of WSF’s Scholarship Committee (maximum of 6 people)
• The Scholarship Committee member assigned to your class year will reach out with any questions about your materials
• You can contact us with questions at any time at wsf1951.scholarship@gmail.com
• Decisions will be communicated to applicants by mid-May

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Wellesley Scholarship Foundation

Learn More At:

www.wellesleyscholarshipfoundation.org

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Ask Questions:

Mate Converse and Jackie Hendrix

Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs 2026-27

wsf1951.scholarship@gmail.com

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