Chrislaina Anderson Awarded 2025 Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 26, 2025--

The Ferrari Foundation has named Chrislaina Anderson as the recipient of the 2025 Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship. This $20,000 award, established by Phoenix Energy CEO Adam Ferrari, recognizes exceptional health science students dedicated to enhancing care for individuals with physical disabilities.

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Chrislaina Anderson, 2025 recipient of the Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship

Anderson was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants nationwide and impressed the selection committee with her academic excellence and dedication to service. Throughout the process, she demonstrated a clear vision for integrating bioengineering, medicine, and compassion to restore mobility, dignity, and independence for patients.

“Winning this scholarship is more than financial aid—it shows that people believe in me and my dreams,” Anderson shared. “When I found out I was selected, I was ecstatic. I immediately started yelling for my family to let them know the good news. This scholarship allows me to pursue a B.S. in Bioengineering at UC Berkeley, where I will have amazing opportunities to research medical devices and other healthcare-related technologies. It reassures me that I am ready for this big leap to make an impact within the medical community. I would like to thank everyone who made this possible.”

Anderson’s passion for healthcare is deeply personal. Growing up with a father and an aunt living with neuropathy, she witnessed firsthand how physical disability can affect not only mobility but also pride and independence. These experiences inspired her to pursue bioengineering as a way to design solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.

Anderson co-founded Hands Across Horizons, a nonprofit that provides educational resources to underserved students and trafficking survivors, and created Hands on Music, a free program for Title I children, including those with fine motor challenges. She has served as a class president, drum major, and tutor in over 20 college-level subjects—all while graduating as valedictorian with 129 college credits and earning an Associate’s Degree in Mathematics and Sciences at just 15 years old.

“Chrislaina’s academic accomplishments are extraordinary, but it is her empathy and commitment to designing healthcare solutions that truly stand out,” said Adam Ferrari, founder of the Ferrari Foundation. “Her mission to merge engineering with direct patient care reflects the core values that inspired this scholarship and carries forward the values shaped by my father’s experience.”

Now in its fifth year, the Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship continues to empower future healthcare leaders who combine academic excellence with a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. The award is presented annually to a student whose achievements and aspirations align with the Ferrari Foundation’s mission to advance accessibility, innovation, and high-quality care for individuals with physical disabilities.

For more information about the Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship, visit www.adamferrarischolarship.com.

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CONTACT: Caroline Scroggins

The Ferrari Foundation

949-526-8611

[email protected]

https://www.theferrarifoundation.org/

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PHILANTHROPY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CONSUMER MEDICAL DEVICES UNIVERSITY PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY OTHER SCIENCE HEALTH

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