The Monticello Foundation, Inc

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July 2025

ATTENTION CONTINUING COLLEGE STUDENTS: The window to apply for The Monticello Foundation Scholarship Continuing Education Scholarship begins July 15. The deadline has been extended to September 15, 2025. Download the application here (fillable) or PDF.

July 2025

Attention 2024 Monticello Foundation Senior scholarship award recipients! 

In order to receive your scholarship check this fall, please submit the following documents and information to themonticellofoundationincwisc@gmail.com :

1) your 2025/2026 class registration documentation (with your name and institution on it),

2) your transcripts from the previous school year (verification that you are a student in good standing), and

3) a mailing address (to send your check).

All three items are needed to meet the requirements for receiving your scholarship check. PLEASE ensure that you send a pdf (not a Google doc) with your name on your registration and transcripts.

May 2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! The Monticello Foundation is proud to announce this year's scholarship recipients. Pictured below (left to right): Lily Baker, Ben Collins, Jenna Sherman, Jaden Zuber, Foundation President Linn Lederman, Danika Altmann, Natalie Wahl, Brooke Allison, Carson Gafner, and Logan Rear. Missing from photo is Natalie McNett. Total amount awarded to this year's graduates is $21,000. Community support has allowed the Foundation to continue to award scholarships to these deserving students! The Monticello Foundation Annual Elmer Lemon Memorial Golf Outing will be held Monday, June 17th at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus. This is the Foundation's major fundraiser each year. For more information about the outing or to make a donation, please contact one of the following directors: L. Linn Lederman, Dave Quade, JoAnn Cruse, Carol Kubly, Ronda Buchholz, Jean McMannes, Mike Aquino, Keith Hoesly or Jane Lemon Tereba. Your continued support is appreciated!

May 2023

The Monticello Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $26,500 to nine Seniors at the Senior Awards Program on May 24th. The students submit written applications and personal interviews to secure scholarships from the Foundation. Recipients include (L-R photo below) Angela Cash, Ian Schwartzlow, Ellie Gustafson, Tait Swanson; Linn Lederman, Foundation President; Grace Seffrood, Delenn Gillaspie, Alexis Schenkel, Nicholas Roe, and Aidan Harvey.

Since 1995, The Monticello Foundation has awarded $584,025 to Monticello graduates. In addition to awarding scholarships to graduating Seniors, the Foundation awards scholarships each fall to Monticello grads who are attending college. Eligible applicants must have 24 earned college credits and submit an electronic application for consideration.

The annual Monticello Foundation Elmer Lemon Memorial Golf Outing will be held Monday, June 19 at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus. The cost if $110 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, dinner buffet, and prizes. In addition to the annual fundraiser, donations and memorials may be made throughout the year and be sent to Monticello Foundation, Inc., PO Box 636, Monticello, WI 53570. For additional information, please contact one of the the following directors: Linn Lederman, President; Dave Quade, Vice President; JoAnn Cruse, Secretary; Carol Kubly, Treasurer; Ronda Buchholz, Jean McMannes, Mike Aquino, Keith Hoesly, or Jane Lemon Tereba.

Congratulations Class of 2023!