The Monticello Foundation, Inc
The Foundation
The Monticello Foundation, Inc. is a tax exempt corporation which was founded in 1994. The sole purpose of The Monticello Foundation is to financially assist Monticello graduates as they extend their education or career training beyond high school.
News
August 2023
ATTENTION CONTINUING COLLEGE STUDENTS: The window to apply for The Monticello Foundation Scholarship Continuing Education Scholarship begins August 1. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2023. Download the application here (fillable) or PDF.
July 2023
Attention 2022 Monticello Foundation Senior scholarship award recipients!
In order to receive your scholarship check, please submit the following documents and information to themonticellofoundationincwisc@gmail.com :
1) your 2023/2024 class registration documentation,
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 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!
