Inspiring Future Nurses of America

Leah's Legacy scholarships are awarded to individuals currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Science Nursing degree program. The award of scholarships in each academic period is given to an exemplary group of individuals who advance the exceptional ethics and qualities that Leah possessed and inspired in others.
  
​The Board of Directors rates the applicants on criteria aligned with the foundation's vision, "helping students transform their lives by achieving their goal of becoming a nurse and serving the communities they work in."
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Scholarship Recipients

2023 - 2024 Recipients

Jenna Soule

​I am a graduate of Blue Valley West High School, Overland Park, Kansas, and currently a junior in the Kansas Wesleyan Nursing Program where I play on the softball team.  My dreams, once I’ve completed my BSN, are to become a traveling nurse in the short term, followed by a career in pediatric nursing. I feel honored and humbled to receive this scholarship in memory of Leah. 

Angel Lee

As a nursing student athlete, I am grateful for this scholarship because it helps me financially and allows me to focus on my school and sport. I want to be a positive example for my younger siblings by getting my nursing degree and playing collegiate basketball. I want them to know that if you're nice to people and work hard, you can accomplish anything. I plan to graduate with my RN-BSN, become a pediatric nurse, and help the youth. I also want to acknowledge and thank EVERYONE who has helped me become successful.
Olivia Dix
2022 - 2023
I am from Salina, Kansas, graduated from Bennington High School in May 2022, and came to Kansas Wesleyan because of the welcoming and goal-driven staff. This year I am a junior in the nursing program. After graduation, I want to be a labor and delivery nurse and eventually get my MSN. I  will continue to live up to this wonderful, beloved woman's legacy!
Cindy Shaeffer​
2022 - 2023
I am a junior in the Kansas Wesleyan Nursing program and involved in the track/ cross country program. My intention after graduating with my
BSN is to work in the ICU. Leah is an inspiration to many aspiring nurses, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to follow in her footsteps.

Brianna Ward
2021 - 2022​

​I am a junior in the nursing program and part of the women’s basketball program at Kansas Wesleyan University. My goal is to graduate with a BSN and eventually become a travel nurse. I am honored to receive this scholarship and hope to live up to Leah’s legacy. 

Jordyn Scott
​2021 - 2022

I am currently a junior nursing student at Kansas Wesleyan and part of the pep band on campus. I am a graduate of Miltonvale High School and aspire to work in a rural community. I am honored to receive this scholarship under such an amazing legacy!

Lora Shinn
2020 - 2021

I am a junior in the Kansas Wesleyan nursing program. The Leah's Legacy scholarship has helped me and my family in ways I cannot explain. I am honored to receive this great deal of generosity and intend to uphold the standards of this scholarship. My ultimate goal is to obtain a BSN, work in the ICU, and attend a nurse anesthetist program.

Carly Hieber 
2019 - 2020

I am a transfer student to Kansas Wesleyan from Washington state. I graduated high school and community college in 2018. I aspire to one day be an emergency room nurse practitioner. 

Zoe Majte
2019 - 2020

I am a senior in the nursing program at Kansas Wesleyan University.  After graduation I plan to continue working at Salina Regional and eventually become a nurse practitioner. Receiving this scholarship is such a blessing to my family and me. I am honored to represent an amazing and kind young woman and hope to live up to Leah's legacy. 
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Lauren Blue

​I am a Senior in the nursing program at KWU. I am from Arlington, Texas and will plan on going back to Texas to become a Nurse Practitioner once I've graduated here. I will be working on a medical floor after I graduate. Leah’s story is a true inspiration and hits close to my heart! 

Emily Thompson

 I am a senior at Kansas Wesleyan University. I am from Independence, KS which is in the very southeast corner of Kansas! My goal is to graduate with my BSN and work in the ER. Eventually, I would like to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner after I get my master’s. It is an honor to receive this scholarship and I am thankful that it will bring me closer to finishing my degree!
Emily Thompson
​2022 - 2023​
I am a junior at Kansas Wesleyan University from Independence, KS. My goal is to complete my BSN and work in the ER. Eventually I would like to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner after I earn my masters. It is an honor to receive this scholarship and I am thankful that it will help me achieve my goals.
Jordyn Scott
​2022 - 2023
I am a senior nursing student at Kansas Wesleyan and part of the pep band on campus. I am a graduate of Miltonvale High School and aspire to work in a rural community. I am honored to receive this scholarship under such an amazing legacy for a second time!

Caila Hill
​2021 - 2022

I am a Junior in the Kansas Wesleyan University nursing program and a member of the women’s basketball team. My goal is to obtain my BSN and work in either the ER or ICU. I am very thankful to receive this scholarship in honor of such a beloved woman; I hope to live up to Leah’s legacy.

Lauren Blue
​2021 - 2022

​I am a nursing program junior and play on the softball team. After graduating with my nursing degree, I plan on becoming a cardiac rehabilitation nurse and eventually a Nurse Practitioner. It is a complete honor to be a recipient of this scholarship. 

Amanda Hill
​2020 - 2021

I am a senior in the nursing program and a member of the women’s basketball team at Kansas Wesleyan University. My goal is to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and become either a NICU or ER nurse. I am honored to receive this scholarship and hope to live up to the legacy of such a beloved woman.

Jordan Hemstedt
2019 - 2020

I am senior in the nursing program at Kansas Wesleyan University. I flew all the way from California for the women's soccer and nursing programs at KWU. I am so honored to receive this generous scholarship in the name of such a successful, beloved young woman. Thank you for helping me reach my goal of becoming a nurse. 

Kelli Bowles
2019 - 2020
I practiced dental hygiene for twenty years prior to going back to college for my nursing degree. I plan to combine what I know about oral health with caring for my future patients' overall health. My goal is to finish my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, obtain a graduate degree, and be an advanced practice nurse.
Gratitude from Scholarship Recipients