Austin Smith Foundation

The Austin Smith Foundation exists to bridge the gap to a thriving career as a first responder, by providing scholarships to students in the north Willamette Valley.

2025 St Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame Dinner & Auction

Dinner will be held on June 30th 2025 at 5 pm.

2025 St Paul Rodeo Austin Smith First Responder Night

Event is held July 1st 2025 at 7:30 pm.

First Responders receive a discount on ticket purchase. Fifty cents from each ticket sale benefits the Austin Smith Foundation.

2025 ASF Annual Dinner

Dinner will be held on October 18th 2025 at 6pm. 

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Mission Statement

The Austin Smith Foundation provides scholarship funds for qualified high school graduates pursuing a post-secondary career in: Fire Sciences, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, or Nursing.

Recent Updates

2024 Scholarship Recipients

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Gracie Koch Gracie Koch was awarded a $3,500 scholarship through the Austin Smith Foundation. Gracie grew up in St. Paul, Oregon as the daughter of...

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