Lawrence J. Montgomery, Jr. Scholarship

Mr. Lawrence J. Montgomery III established this endowment to honor the memory of his father who passed away in June of 2019. Mr. Montgomery, Jr. graduated from Georgia Military Academy and studied mechanical engineering at Auburn University. He spent the majority of his professional career with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, retiring in 1987 with 36 years of service. He created the Montgomery Family Foundation in 1989 and established a legacy of educational opportunities for financially challenged students, including those from Levelland High School. The Foundation continues to expand student opportunities at institutions including Georgia Tech, Auburn University, University of Nebraska, Berry College, and South Plains College. This scholarship supports entering SPC freshmen from Hockley, Garza and Lynn Counties with no restriction as to course of study.