The Brent R. Smith Scholarship goes to a senior at Valley Lutheran Highschool who lost a parent or guardian during their time at Valley. This scholarship goes towards their continuing education whether it be college or trades school. Currently it is a $1,000 scholarship, however we hope to see this grow as we build the scholarship and its following.
Sadly, there was a recipient in 2022, who lost his mother in his freshman year at 15 years old. We also are very close with another student who will be a recipient in 2025 as his father passed away in 2022 when he was 15.
We wish this scholarship was never given out, however, having been in a similar situation, we know how much this scholarship will impact those receiving it.
The Brent R. Smith Scholarship has been started in memory of a loving father, husband, and friend who passed away unexpectedly in 2017. He was a man that lived by three main values: Faith, Family, and Friends.
The Brent R. Smith Scholarship was founded by Zachery Smith, Brent’s youngest son (Class of ‘17), and his wife, Mary Smith (Class of ‘84). The reason this scholarship has been started is because of the difference someone made in their lives in 2017. Zachery received a private scholarship to help him with the costs for college. It was not the amount that made a difference, it was the reminder that there were people there for him and that he was not alone in those extremely difficult times. This gesture is what has inspired the Brent. R. Smith Scholarship.
Please consider donating to the Brent R. Smith Scholarship fund or sponsoring the BRS Golf Outing.
