Smith Phares Memorial Scholarship Fund | In Honor of Reardon Smith and George Phares

Welcome

The Smith-Phares Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the memory of two remarkable human beings: Reardon Smith and George Phares. It honors their lives and celebrates their great entrepreneurial spirit.

News & Events

Check here for the latest from the Smith-Phares Memorial Scholarship Fund, including press releases, fundraising information, event photos and scholarship recipient updates and success stories.

About Us

Our mission is to honor the legacy of Reardon and George through the Memorial Scholarship Fund by not only awarding annual scholarships to outstanding local college students, but also by mentoring and nurturing them to reach their full potential in their chosen field.

In Memory

We were stunned by the sudden deaths of Reardon and George in the Fall of 2009, and wanted and needed to do something to show how much we loved and respected them.

Scholarship Information

Since awarding our first scholarship in 2011, we have now awarded three scholarships to deserving students from the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business.

Donate to the Fund

A contribution to the Smith-Phares Memorial Scholarship Fund enables us to keep the legacy of Reardon and George alive by awarding scholarships to community-minded, intelligent, hard-working, and talented young people.