WHITEWATER — Two recent Monroe graduates have earned scholarships while they continue their education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Adeline Eckerman and Mekhi Brown.

Eckerman, from Brodhead, is studying Elementary Middle Education at UW-Whitewater. She earned the Friends of Monroe Public Library Scholarship from the Friends of Monroe Public Library for the fall 2026 semester.

The Friends of the Monroe Public Library offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Monroe and the Monroe School District who plan to attend a college, university or trade school to study education or a related field. Recipients must write an essay on the importance of libraries in their lives and community and demonstrate academic achievement. Recipients receive $1,000 toward their first semester of higher education.

Brown, from Monroe, is studying Management and earned the Cleary Building Corporation Scholarship from the Cleary Building Corporation for the 2026-27 school year.

The Cleary Building Corporation, based in Verona, offers scholarships for the children of employees who demonstrate academic achievement and community service.

UW-Whitewater supports students in their pursuit of internal and external scholarships to offset the costs of a college education. Visit the university’s scholarship web page to learn more.