CLINTON, WI –The DeLong Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards. This year, 28 exceptional students have been selected to receive scholarships totaling $45,000. These students stood out for their academic excellence, their involvement in their communities, and thoughtful essays outlining the goals they’re working toward.
Now in its 15th year, the DeLong Co. Scholarship Program has granted more than $375,000 in support to 254 students around the country. These awards are more than financial assistance; they reflect our ongoing commitment to the ambition and potential of the next generation.
Whether recipients are pursuing paths in agriculture, business, healthcare, education, or the skilled trades, each award is planted in recognition of their hard work and in support of the families of DeLong customers and employees. As these students move forward, they carry with them the support of a community that believes in their future.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and this year’s recipients!
The 2026 DeLong Scholarship Recipients:
Michael Alfano – Big Foot High School, Wisconsin
Abby Brandl – Clinton Junior/Senior High School, Wisconsin
Caleb Christl – Joseph A. Craig High School, Wisconsin
Shannon Donagan – Clinton Junior/Senior High School, Wisconsin
Aliana Medina – Chisholm Trail High School, Texas
Neal Mullikin – Shullsburg High School, Wisconsin
Kyle Ainger – Alden-Hebron High School, Illinois
Taytum Bergsbaken – Milton High School, Wisconsin
Elissa Boggess – Clinton Junior/Senior High School, Wisconsin
Gavin Borton – Minooka Community High School, Illinois
Beverly Brewer – Clinton Junior/Senior High School, Wisconsin
Neva Clarke – Clinton Junior/Senior High School, Wisconsin
Owen Fleming – Lakeside Lutheran High School, Wisconsin
Paiton Fritz – Wilmington High School, Illinois
Quinn Furseth – Stoughton High School, Wisconsin
Alexis Johnsen – Union Grove High School, Wisconsin
Kya Kelleher – Fort Atkinson High School, Wisconsin
Rachel Kuhnke – Dubuque Senior High School, Iowa
Lily Passwaters – Amherst High School, Wisconsin
Jennalyn Pence – Logan High School, Ohio
Sarah Reed – Elkhorn Area High School, Wisconsin
Grady Rogers – Bloomfield High School, New York
Ashley Schaal – Burlington High School, Wisconsin
Adrianna Schoulte – MFL MarMac High School, Iowa
Ethan Stohlquist – North Boone High School, Illinois
Sydney Watson – Edgerton High School, Wisconsin
Jacob Webb – North Boone High School, Illinois
Emma Woodman – Parkview Junior/Senior High School, Wisconsin
