Compassion.
Connection.
Community.

Honoring the legacy of Ricky Ford by empowering future Aggies through scholarships, community, and the spirit of giving back.

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COMMITMENT

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The Ricky Ford Memorial Foundation honors the legacy of a proud and beloved Aggie whose life was rooted in compassion, connection, and the unifying power of community. Through scholarships and community initiatives, we continue Ricky’s tradition of showing up, working hard, and bringing people together.

Our Mission

To empower the next generation of change-makers by providing scholarships to future Aggies who show love for people, commitment to service, and passion for uniting others.

Our Values

Compassion – Seeing and responding to the needs of others
Connection – Building bridges between people and communities
Community – Creating spaces where everyone belongs

Thank You to
Our Title Sponsors

$20K

Texas A&M Scholarships Awarded In Our Inaugural Year

30

Inaugural Sponsors

100+

Golf Tournament Participants

2,000

Gentle Ben Night Raffle Tickets Sold

Next

Golf Tournament

March 29-30, 2026

Just like Ricky, this tournament is all about bringing people together! Join us March 29-30, 2026 for a weekend of fellowship, fun, and golf—featuring a welcome dinner, scholarship awards, auctions, live music from Scotty Alexander, and fellowship and golf at Golfcrest Country Club.

SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS

Texas A&M students demonstrating financial need and community spirit are encouraged to apply.