Leadership is a responsibility which should only be available to those who are well prepared and committed to serving their organizations effectively. Therefore, organizational leadership must create opportunities for each person to maximize his or her potential by creating environments which inspire each one to perform at the highest level of ability, resulting in maximum individual performance and organization effectiveness.

The Crawford Endowment supports students who are preparing for positions of leadership within a variety of organizations. It prioritizes a scholarship-focused structure which directly impacts students, produces measurable outcomes, and provides a recognizable identity through the Crawford Scholar designation. These students are inspired to achieve elevated levels of success.