Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship

Q: When is the deadline for Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Students enrolled in accredited nursing programs; For 2025-2026, 84 students from 23 nursing programs received awards.

AcruxKC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$157,000 total for 84 students (2025-2026 academic year)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Students enrolled in accredited nursing programs
For 2025-2026, 84 students from 23 nursing programs received awards

Overview

A nursing scholarship program sustained through the generosity of donors and alumnae of the Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. The fund supports aspiring nurses enrolled in accredited nursing programs.

History:

Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing established in 1906 by Swedish Hospital to meet demand for skilled nursing professionals
Hospital renamed Trinity Lutheran Hospital of Kansas City in 1921
Provided premier nursing education for over 65 years
Final class graduated in 1972 as diploma programs were phased out
More than 50 years later, alumnae remain dedicated to the nursing profession

Eligibility:

Students enrolled in accredited nursing programs
For 2025-2026, 84 students from 23 nursing programs received awards

Award Information:

2025-2026: $157,000 awarded to 84 nursing students
Since 2003: Nearly 1,000 nursing scholarships totaling $2.9 million awarded

Supporting Funds:

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 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

Gift Options: Stock contributions and other major gifts welcome

What AcruxKC actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 18
Total given: $403K
Median grant: $14K
Range: $6,250–$150K

By dollars: Kansas 60%, Missouri 40%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS; Independence, MO.
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39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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