The Wellesley War Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1951 by the Town of Wellesley to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing higher education, with a particular focus on those with an interest in the military or close relatives who are veterans. The fund is supported by the Town's Boston Marathon invitational bib program, and scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors from Wellesley.
The War Memorial, located on the Town Hall grounds, serves as a permanent structure commemorating the citizens of Wellesley who served in World Wars I and II, with additional names added for the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. The monument, originally known as the Honor Roll, was intended to remind future generations of the sacrifices made by citizens in times of war. The War Memorial Scholarship Fund and the monument together stand as lasting memorials to honor the town's veterans and support the educational aspirations of its youth.
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