Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
In 1906, Swedish Hospital established a school of nursing to meet the demand for skilled professionals. The hospital was renamed Trinity Lutheran Hospital of Kansas City in 1921. For over 65 years, Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing provided premier nursing education and training. As higher education models grew in popularity, diploma nursing programs were phased out. Trinity graduated its final class in 1972.
More than 50 years later, Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae remain dedicated to their school and the nursing profession.
For 2025/2026, the Alumnae Scholarship Committee awarded $157,000 to 84 students enrolled in 23 nursing programs. Since 2003, nearly 1,000 nursing scholarships totaling $2.9 million have been awarded to aspiring nurses.
History
The scholarship fund is sustained through the generosity of donors:
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Alumnae of the Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing
Geneva Anderson Nursing Education Fund (Class of 1960)
Bob and Joy Larson Cottrell Charitable Fund (Class of 1945)
Roger DeWitt Trust
Florence Gallimore Nursing Fund
Norma Miller Lero Memorial Fund (Class of 1951)
Arthur S. Peck Bequest
Diana Krause Smith (Class of 1967), in memory of her husband, Charles N.
Smith, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer L. Carr
Clara Hagg Tischer Bequest (Class of 1930)
Edith Webster Witmer Bequest (Class of 1937)
Edwin John Yentzer Trust
Supporters
Contributions earn interest which helps maintain and grow the scholarship fund. Contact us to discuss stock contributions, other major gifts, or fund establishment.