Foundation

Foundation Goal

In 1968, James Rix was the first African American student to sign an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Emmanuel College. Today, with the help of his coach Lloyd Turlington and teammates of the junior college era, James looks to give back to the school that gave him an opportunity through the Turlington Rix Scholarship Foundation.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to an individual who is interested in attending Emmanuel College who meets the scholarship criteria.

The scholarship fund was created to not only help a student experience Emmanuel; but serve as a thank you to the college the prepared James and countless others for success.

James believes this scholarship fund will also help raise awareness for the history of the college.

“There is no better school than Emmanuel College,” James said. Fifty years ago, I was blessed to be given a scholarship to attend Emmanuel and this place has been a great part of my life.

James, Coach Turlington, Greg Morris and Rick Haug are spearheading this initiative and hope that you will join them in making the Turlington Rix Scholarship Foundation a part of a significant era In Emmanuel College history.

 

Criteria.

 

“The criteria for the Turlington Rix Scholarship:

Financial Needs

High School GPA 2.2

Essay or video from candidate

Why you want to come

What you hope to bring to Emmanuel College

Recommendations from pastor, coach, etc.

Priority given to relatives of alumnus athletes

Degree seeking, full time students preferred