Healing and Higher Education: Helping Patients Pursue Their Dreams

Adreianna became part of the Shriners Children's family in 2018 during her eighth-grade year.

She was born with genu valgum, commonly known as knock knees, and underwent a guided growth surgery that placed two plates in her knees to correct the condition.

“The procedure made a tremendous difference in my mobility and confidence,” said Adreianna. “Shriners took care of my medical needs, and now, through the Crawford Scholarship, they’ve helped lift the financial burden of college too.”

At Shriners Children’s Texas, support for patients extends far beyond medical care. One impactful way this commitment continues is through the Crawford Trust Fund Scholarship, which provides educational assistance to qualifying former patients of Shriners Children’s Texas who are attending college in Texas. More than just a scholarship, the program reflects an ongoing investment in each patient’s future success.

The scholarship is administered by a committee that meets annually to select recipients and determine the amount and extent of the assistance each will receive. Awards are distributed on a per-semester basis, with funds available each fall and spring semester once proof of academic progress is submitted. As long as eligibility requirements are met, funding continues through each recipient’s graduation, making it a reliable source of support throughout their college journey.