An early goal of those who founded the Wells High School Alumni Association was to build a fund big enough to give the first scholarships in 2003, in conjunction with the 350th Anniversary of the Town of Wells. After several years of fundraising, WHSAA was able to present four $1,000 scholarships to deserving members of the Wells High School Class of 2003.
In 2004, the Alumni Association accepted the administration of the long-standing Ethel M. Weymouth Scholarship Fund and the newly-created Edward A. Morse Vocational Scholarship. The recipients of the WHSAA Scholarships are chosen by a committee at WHS which includes guidance and faculty. The other two scholarships are chosen by members of WHSAA, based on information provided by the high school. Through June 2009, the three scholarship funds have provided over $26,350 to graduates of Wells High School.
The officers and directors of WHSAA have raised money through a variety of activities, including an annual variety show, a gift calendar, a yard sale, a road race and assorted raffles. Donations from WHS alumni have helped a great deal, as well.
WHSAA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to providing scholarships for WHS alumni. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.