Wellesley Scholarship Foundation — Need-Based Awards
The Wellesley Scholarship Foundation offers need-based scholarships to support the college educations of students from the Wellesley community.
Key facts
- Funder
- Wellesley Scholarship Foundation
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Amount
- Varies — see provider
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- MA
- Topics
- College / university, Financial need, General education
- Official page
- https://www.wellesleyscholarshipfoundation.org/faq
- Apply
- https://www.wellesleyscholarshipfoundation.org/apply
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
About this funding
LOCAL ONLY — Wellesley High School graduates or Wellesley residents. These scholarships provide funding for up to four years of college for undergraduate degree programs, including two-year college or technical schools, provided demonstrated financial need exists and a cumulative 2.0 GPA is maintained. Funds are sent directly to the student's educational institution to defray expenses billed through the school. Award levels are not guaranteed and require annual reapplication.
Eligibility:
Graduates of Wellesley High School, or residents of Wellesley who have graduated from a school other than WHS.
Demonstrated financial need.
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average each year (for renewal).
Enrolled or enrolling in an undergraduate degree program (four-year, two-year college, or technical school).
How to apply
Applications are available online through the organization's website. First-time need-based applicants should use the specific link provided. Returning applicants have a separate application link. Supplemental documents, including the CSS Profile (WSF code #0564), financial aid letter from the attending school, and parent tax returns (2025 tax returns required by federal tax deadline), must be submitted by the deadline. Divorced/separated parents must both submit CSS Profiles and tax returns.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Wellesley Scholarship Foundation — Need-Based Awards?
Students
How much funding does Wellesley Scholarship Foundation — Need-Based Awards offer?
Varies — see provider
When is the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation — Need-Based Awards deadline?
March 1, 2027
How do I apply for Wellesley Scholarship Foundation — Need-Based Awards?
Applications are available online through the organization's website. First-time need-based applicants should use the specific link provided. Returning applicants have a separate application link. Supplemental documents, including the CSS Profile (WSF code #0564), financial aid letter from the attending school, and parent tax returns (2025 tax returns required by federal tax deadline), must be submitted by the deadline. Divorced/separated parents must both submit CSS Profiles and tax returns.