Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
Called to Care: The Story of the Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, 1906-1972
In the early 1900’s, the Swedish Hospital, later to be renamed Trinity Lutheran Hospital, of Kansas City initiated a school of nursing to meet the demand for skilled nursing professionals. The Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing provided top-tier education for over 65 years. With the ever-evolving landscape of medical administration, the decision was made to close the nursing school, celebrating its final graduating class in 1972.
The commitment of TLH School of Nursing Alumnae extends beyond history preservation. Dedicated to supporting the future of the nursing profession, the Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship Fund was established. A committee, composed of passionate TLHSN alumnae and nursing professionals with support by AcruxKC, diligently awards annual scholarships. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Scholarship Committee took pride in awarding $164,500 through 40 scholarships. Since 2003, a remarkable 833 nursing scholarships have been granted, amounting to a total of $2,599,300.
History
The scholarship fund was established and continues to be sustained through the generosity of donors including:
The Clara Hagg Tischer Bequest (Class of 1930)
The Edith Webster Witmer Bequest (Class of 1937)
The Geneva Anderson Nursing Education Fund (Class of 1960)
The Norma Miller Lero Memorial Fund (Class of 1951)
The Florence Gallimore Nursing Fund
The Arthur S. Peck Bequest
The Edwin John Yentzer Trust
The Roger DeWitt Trust
The Bob and Joy Larson Cottrell Charitable Fund (Class of 1945)
Diana Krause Smith (Class of 1967), in memory of her husband, Charles N.
Smith, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer L. Carr
Alumnae of the Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing
AcruxKC
Supporters
Contributions earn interest which helps maintain and grow the scholarship fund. Contact us to discuss stock contributions, other major gifts, or fund establishment.
Secure contributions may be made online or mailed to AcruxKC, TLH School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship Fund, 6675 Holmes Rd., Ste. 470, Kansas City, MO 64131.