ABOUT US
The Rockford Association for Minority Management (RAMM) was founded in May 1980 with a mission to address the lack of diversity in business management. Over time, RAMM evolved to focus on a greater need—investing in the future of African-American students by providing financial support and educational opportunities.
2025 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
RAMM is proud to recognize the leaders shaping our community through excellence, innovation, and equity. These exceptional high school seniors were awarded scholarships for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to community. They represent the future of excellence and promise in higher education.
David Ballard III, Elijah Bamba, Aime Bomera, Alivia Brown, Sanaai Brown, Jadea Crawford, Devani Eason-Zackery, Keyera Floyd, Lashawn Gathright, Ava Gray, Milayna Hayes, Bryn'niya Henderson, Camille Marie Jenkins, Domyick Lynn, Daizsa McGrone, Asiah Simone Pierce, Anthony Powell-Ramirez, Milli'on Riley, Zeriyon Sims-Brice, Aishah Smith, Brianna D. Smith, Natalyia Stallings, Jaila Thompson, Princess-Sierra Uchegbu, Sydney Warren, Kendahl Washington-Miller, Jatori Wilder, Rickendra Woods, Farrah Zackery.
900+ Scholarships
RAMM has awarded over 900 scholarships to gifted high school seniors who have gone on to attend leading two- and four-year colleges and universities nationwide, excelling in academics, leadership, and service.
$1.25 Million Raise
Through the dedication of the RAMM Board and with the generous support of our community and partner organizations, more than $1.25 million has been raised to fund scholarships for gifted high school seniors.
45 Years of Dedication
For 45 years RAMM has been dedicated to empowering gifted high school seniors by providing scholarships and support that open doors to higher education and lifelong success.
Special Thanks to Our 2025 Donors
Platinum Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
Jarrett Family
Collins Aerospace
Robert Stenstrom & Family
United Parcel Service
Gold Circle
$2,000-$4,999
Crusader Community Health
Sabrina Gulley
House of Smiles
Midland State Bank
Ponds Funeral Home
The Kendall and Lomax Families
UW Northern Illinois
Riverside Dental
President's Circle
$1,500 - $1,999
Bias Accounting Tax Service
Jessica L. Jones
Oates Dental
Total Faith Community Church
Wildgoose & Woods Family
RAMM SCHOLAR
$1,000 - $1,499
The Charles Box Group LLC
Gethsemane Christian Church
Mercyhealth
Nu Pi Sigma Chapter Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
RAMM
Special Donors
Mary P. Gorman
Greg Tuite