Anderson County Hospital Continues the C.A. Davis Nursing Scholarship

[Garnett, Ks.] Anderson County Hospital is pleased to announce the continuation of a nursing scholarship program for area residents. The C.A. Davis Nursing Scholarship was established in 1981 by the Anderson County Hospital Board of Trustees according to the will of C.A. Davis, who left money to the hospital specifically for training nurses.

Individuals enrolled in an accredited nursing program and nurses who want to further their education are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applicants must be residents of Anderson County, have parents who reside in Anderson County, or be an employee of Anderson County Hospital.  

Applicants are required to complete the application form, write a short essay, and include two letters of recommendation. Personal interviews may also be scheduled with applicants. The Board of Trustees reviews all applications and selects recipients. Scholarships are awarded annually, up to $1,000 per recipient.  

Applications must be received or postmarked by Friday, July 25, 2025.

To request a copy of the C.A. Davis Nursing Scholarship application form, please contact Tina Poe, BSN, RN, Director Patient Care Services, at tpoe@saintlukeskc.org or 785-204-8063. Printed copies can be picked up from the front desk at Anderson County Hospital.

About Anderson County Hospital
Anderson County Hospital is a part of Saint Luke’s, which serves the West Region of BJC Health System, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. It provides comprehensive health care services to Garnett, Kansas, and the surrounding communities. Our facility was named a top critical access hospital for patient satisfaction by the National Rural Health Association for 2018.

Anderson County Hospital provides access to leading medical and surgical protocols. It’s a Level IV Trauma Center with on-site transport and helipad, inpatient care and outpatient surgery and rehabilitation, laboratory and imaging services, including 3-D mammography, highly trained physicians and specialists at Anderson County Specialty Clinic, and a Residential Living Center. Follow Saint Luke’s: Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn