World Academy Alumni Association 501 c3
World Academy Alumni Association – A Non-Profit 501c3 Organization
The World Academy Alumni Association is a non-profit 501 c3 organization whose purpose is to support educational initiatives, provide Scholarships for current and prospective students, and award scholarships to Alumni to attend Post-secondary programs. With the intention to support World Academy’s mission for generations to come, the goal of our Board of Directors (composed of WA Alumni parent volunteers) is to provide opportunities through our tuition assistance scholarships to new students who wish to attend our school and who might never have the chance to attend otherwise. These deserving students enrich our school community in many ways, positively impacting the experience of all students. Our Association also provides annual scholarships to our alumni attending post-secondary institutions.
In 2024 we raised $35,000, providing scholarships for two new students and three alumni. 100% of the money raised at this year’s event will, again, fund WA Alumni Association’s scholarships for deserving students/alumni. Over the past 15 years, World Academy has awarded over three million dollars worth of assistance to help students who might not otherwise have been able to access all of the opportunities the school has to offer to them. Having successfully educated over 30,000 students over the last 42 years, the school continues to work to open its doors to as many students as possible, offering each an exceptional chance to thrive and flourish in our world and then to attain their future goals.
World Academy is committed to diversity, equity, quality, and accessibility in order to offer as many students as possible an exceptional education full of a ‘world of opportunities. We are proud of what World Academy has accomplished, and are focused on our own goals providing even more students with a well-rounded, enlightened journey toward their global futures.
2023-2025
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World Academy Alumni Association’s – Merit Scholarship Program
The WA Alumni Association’s merit Scholarship Program provides merit scholarships to Middle School (Grades 5-8) students who will enhance our school and who will flourish in our environment. Scholarships are offered to those who display recognized academic, leadership and/or extracurricular achievement, high character, a dedication to community service, and submits a properly filled out application. It is important that the student display pride in being part of the World Academy family.
Applications are accepted throughout the registration process and are considered in order based upon submission date. Applications are considered on a case by case basis as long as funding is still available.
World Academy Alumni Association – Merit Scholarship Program applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Demonstrate strong academic and/or extracurricular achievement.
- Maintain at least a B average.
- Maintain good school attendance
- Display motivation and interest in being part of the World Academy student body.
- Provide an economic need. (Supporting financial documents may be requested by the committee.)
Scholarship amounts vary based on the availability of funds and the needs of the awarded students. Parents are ultimately responsible for the balance of tuition, registration fees, Book/Activity Fee, athletic/field trip/club costs and any other similar fees. We also ask that our scholarship families support us by participating as they are able in at least 20 hours of school support activities through a combination of classroom support, school advocacy, sports involvement, fundraising support, PTO participation, volunteering, serving on a committee such as the Comedy Night, and the like.
The merit scholarship award will continue throughout a student’s enrollment at World Academy as long as the student maintains the eligibility requirements.
World Academy Alumni Association’s Alumni Scholarship Program
The World Academy Alumni Association of Nashua, NH, is pleased to welcome all former World Academy students who meet the qualifications to apply for assistance for College/ University and Professional Training Programs.
To be eligible for the World Academy Alumni Association Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a high school senior in good standing, planning to graduate in Spring 2025.
- Must intend to enroll in a vocational/academic program in Fall 2025.
- GPA must be 3.00 or above.
- Must have attended Small World, World Elementary, the World Schools, or World Academy.
The selection process will include a review of applications, essay submission, and a possible interview with the Scholarship Committee member(s). In addition, applicants must submit proof of their high school cumulative GPA. The Alumni Association will start accepting applications beginning February 10, 2025, and continue until April 18, 2025. The recipients of the scholarship will be announced at the end of May.
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Please fill out the following form to be considered for the World Academy Alumni Association Scholarship. Once you have submitted the form, we will call you to set up an interview.
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“World Academy provided me with the skills to foster and appreciate really strong relationships, so I couldn’t be more thankful for my time here. We were taught discipline and hard work and the benefits of focus and staying dedicated to a project. The problem-solving and critical thinking skills I learned at World Academy prepared me for high school at Westford and beyond. I don’t know where I would be had I gone anywhere else.”
– Alex Jefferson, Senior at Skiddmore College
World Academy Alumni Association Silent Auction and Comedy Night
World Academy Alumni Association excitedly hosts an annual Silent Auction and Comedy Night. The funds raised at this event goes to support the scholarship of deserving students through the associations two scholarships:
- World Academy Alumni Association – Merit Scholarship Program
- Available to current or potential, eligible students.
- World Academy Alumni Association Alumni Scholarship Program
- Available to World Academy Alumni Applying to College/University or Professional Training Programs
The Alumni Association is currently looking for sponsorships and donations for their silent and live auctions. Please email Debbie at waalumniassociation@worldacademynh.com if you are able to support this important school event! Thank you in advance!
Ticket information for the 2025 Silent Auction and Comedy Show!
The World Academy Alumni Association’s Annual Silent Auction and Comedy Show is Friday, May 9, 2025!
Join us for our annual event, where the parents, friends and staff of World Academy get together to have a fantastic night with a lot of laughs! The event will be held onsite in the World Academy G.E. Nelson Gymnasium/Theatre. Doors will open at 6:15pm for appetizers and a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and silent and live auctions. This community event is not to be missed! Ticket-related questions can be emailed to kporter@worldacademynh.com.
Become A Sponsor or A Donor
If you’d like to support this year’s event as a sponsor by making a monetary donation or providing an item for the auction, please contact President of the Alumni Association, Debbie Jolicoeur at waalumniassociation@worldacademynh.com or 603-888-1982.
We can’t wait to see you in May!
Thank you for your continued support of World Academy. If you have any questions, please email kporter@worldacademynh.com.
Our 2025 Comedy Night Sponsorships are coming soon.
Thank you to the 2024 Comedy Night Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsor
Thank you to our 2024 Auction Donors!
We want to thank Pure Barre, A&A Balloon Rides, and Sugar Hill Inn for their donations to our Silent Auction in support of our WA Alumni Association! Check out their websites below:
- Pure Barre
- A&A Balloon Rides
- Sugar Hill Inn
- Clark’s Trading Post
- ICA
- Let’s Roam
- Storyland
- TreeTop Adventures
- Discovery Museum
- Charles River Boat Company
- Campbell’s Scottish Highlands
- Orange Theory
- Xtreme Craze
- Cowabungas
- Boston Crawling
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Culinary Playground
- Pat’s Peak Ski Resort
- Boston Duck Tours
- Bark Box
- Bayside Resort