St. Luke's Scholarship Program

2025 Scholarship Applications are now open!

Through the St. Luke’s Foundation, we are fortunate to be able to offer post-high school scholarships to our members through the generosity of numerous benefactors. The deadline to apply is 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3rd. Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors including academic merit, volunteer service to St Luke’s and the community, and financial need. Candidates include students planning to attend or are attending four-year colleges, universities, technical or trade schools, or the seminary. Interviews will be scheduled for the evening of April 23rd for all who apply. We hope to see your name on the list!

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2024 St. Luke's Foundation Scholarships

OLLIE GROTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipients: London Kassner, Taylor Nordeng, Jonathan Orlowski, Devin Utter

This $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to an entering or continuing college student. Preference is given to a student intent upon a career in music performance, music education, or a postgraduate student intent on entering the ELCA ministry, but is not limited to those fields.

The Ollie Groth Scholarship Fund was established as part of a larger gift provided to the Foundation in 2008. Olive “Ollie” Groth came to St. Luke’s in 1938 with her husband, church member, Wilson Groth. She served as the church organist from 1941 until her retirement in 1996. It is believed that she only missed two Sundays during her first 50 years as church organist! This Scholarship Fund is an endowment providing multiple $1,000 scholarships per year to St. Luke’s students either entering college or continuing in college or a trade school with an emphasis on music and ELCA ministry (not required).

GRUBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipients: Anie Nickel, Nicholas Tormey, Keagyn Zeitler, Ian Zuegge

This $1,000 scholarship is offered annually to entering and continuing college or trade school students. The scholarship can be applied to tuition at any accredited university, college or technical school.

This Fund was established in 1991 before the establishment of the St. Luke’s Foundation. This very generous Fund has provided a minimum of three scholarships per year to St. Luke’s students since it was established. The Gruber Family Scholarship Fund is an endowment providing multiple $1,000 scholarships each year to St. Luke’s students attending a university or technical school either as incoming or continuing students.

CONNIE AND WILLARD C. HEFTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipient: Clara Cruz

This scholarship is for an entering college freshman who will be attending a four year University of Wisconsin system campus. The Hefty Scholarship covers the cost of the first year tuition at UW-Madison or any location within the UW system. This is an in-state tuition scholarship only. The cost for student fees, books, and other expenses are not covered.

This scholarship was started in 1995 in memory of Willard C. Hefty who was raised in New Glarus and worked in the Science Department of the University of Wisconsin and later was active in management at Middleton Motors. Willards’ wife, Connie, a long-time member of St. Luke’s, passed away in 2021. The Connie and Willard C. Hefty Memorial Scholarship provides an incoming freshman one year of tuition to a University of Wisconsin system school. The tuition provided is based on one year of tuition to UW-Madison.

NANCY AND DON VAN AMAN SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipients: Josephine Braun, Rudy Richards, Thea Rohlwing

This new Fund offers multiple $1,000 scholarships for tuition to entering and continuing university or trade school students.

This Fund was established in 2022 by Nancy and Don Van Aman, who are long-time and active members of St. Luke’s. Nancy also served on the Foundation Committee for several years and has served as a St. Luke’s counting team leader for many years

125TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipients: Morley Schroeder, Claudia VanBendegom

This scholarship is offered annually and can be applied to tuition for entering and continuing university or trade school students. At the discretion of the Foundation Committee, annual scholarships may be awarded in the amount of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000. This year $2,000 was awarded to each of the recipients.

This Fund was established in 2019 by the Foundation Committee in honor of the 125th anniversary of St. Luke’s and the 25th anniversary of the Foundation. The St. Luke’s 125th Anniversary Scholarship Fund provides multiple scholarships per year to entering or continuing university or trade school students thanks to very generous contributions from St. Luke’s members.

ST. LUKES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipient: Maggie Tate

This $1,000 scholarship is intended to fund tuition for an entering or returning student pursuing training in a technical field, or an individual needing assistance for the completion of their undergraduate or graduate program at any accredited university, college, or technical school.

The St. Luke’s Foundation Scholarship Fund was started in 2013 by members of Martha’s Circle and has been increased over the years by a number of estate bequests as well as annual donations from Martha’s Circle and others. This Fund provides one or two $1,000 scholarships per year with an emphasis on students or adults attending a technical or trade school (not required).

CAROLYN MONTHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipient: Cameron Little

This $1,000 scholarship is intended to aid in covering tuition costs for one student entering or continuing studies at any accredited university, college, trade school, or technical school. This scholarship favors, but does not require, an interest in the study of biology, music, or the English arts.

This scholarship was established in 2023 in memoriam of Carolyn Monthey. Carolyn and her husband Robert embodied community, philanthropy, and the ‘good neighbor’ spirit throughout their lives. Carolyn was a lover of science, an accomplished clarinetist, and a gifted wordsmith. This scholarship serves to commemorate her strength, generosity, and dedication to those around her.

ROBERT MONTHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2024 Recipient: Mason Roquet

This scholarship was established in 2023 in memoriam of Robert Monthey. Robert and his wife Carolyn embodied community, philanthropy, and the ‘good neighbor’ spirit throughout their lives. Robert was a successful self-made business owner, an intelligent financial manager, and a compassionate employee supervisor. This scholarship serves to commemorate his innovation, ingenuity, and attentive empathy.

Gifts to the St. Luke's Foundation should be specifically identified as going to the Foundation. Please select the Make a Gift tab for details if you would like to make a donation and/or designate a particular Fund for your donation or bequest.

The Foundation follows the Congregational Gift Policy approved by the Church Council. For a complete listing of gift options and considerations available, click here to see the Congregational Gift Policy.