SPC Foundation creates scholarship endowments from generous donations

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains College has established three new scholarship endowments through donations to the SPC Foundation.

Tell Campbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The Tell Campbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment was created in honor of the late SPC alumnus by donations from friends and loved ones. Campbell’s wife, Nicole, established the scholarship to assist students enrolled in SPC’s automotive service technology or diesel service technology programs.

First preference will be given to a graduate of an accredited high school within Region 17, which also considers homeschool and private school students in the area.

Campbell served as the fixed operations director for Smith Auto Family in Levelland. He is remembered for his humility, wisdom and contagious joy.

Earl Quitman & Mary Helen Box Scholarship Endowment

SPC alumnus and Board of Regents Chairman Mike Box donated $25,000 to the SPC Foundation to create the Earl Quitman & Mary Helen Box Scholarship Endowment in memory of his parents.

Recipients must be full- or part-time students enrolled in the SPC licensed vocational nursing program.

Box has served on the SPC Board of Regents since 1986.

Randy S. Wilson, A.S., 1980 Basketball Scholarship Endowment

The Randy S. Wilson, A.S., 1980 Basketball Scholarship Endowment was established by the SPC alumnus with a $10,000 donation to support full-time students on the Texan or Lady Texan basketball team who maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.

Wilson attended SPC from 1978-1980 on a full-ride basketball scholarship before earning his Associate of Science degree and transferring to Texas Tech University. He was named the 2025 SPC Pacesetter honoree and was instrumental in discussions with the Rea Charitable Trust that helped secure grant support for the renovation of the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater.

How to donate

Those who want to support SPC students can contact the college’s Development Office at 806-716-2020 or sgoldie@southplainscollege.edu.