Dr. Joe and Zoe Emanuel Scholarship – Dr. Joe Emanuel, and his wife, Zoe, had a long, dedicated, faithful career and life in serving God. Dr. Joe was an ordained elder in the New Mexico Annual Conference from 1933 to 1975. He and Zoe pastored United Methodist churches in Roy, NM; Gardner, TX; Kermit, TX; Lordsburg, NM; El Paso, TX; Monahans, TX; Las Cruces, NM; Carlsbad, NM; Albuquerque, NM; Artesia, NM; Lovington, NM; and Gallup, NM. Upon his retirement, Dr. Joe came to Alamogordo, NM and the Emanuels began to serve Grace UMC as Minister of Visitation.
Throughout his ministry, Dr. Joe did his best to establish “connections” between God and his people. Some of his connections were through Church choir; children’s Sunday school, “little crosses” of faith, and/or helping those with a need – physical or financial. Dr. Joe felt education was very important. He believed that developing skills and knowledge would allow people to realize their full potential; God wants the best for each of us! For this reason, Dr. Joe and Zoe created the scholarship fund.
The purpose of this fund is to provide Recipients with Scholarships that will help underwrite the expenses of Under-graduate and/or Post-graduate work at institutions of higher education.
To qualify for the Emanuel Scholarship, one must have the following attributes:
Member of Grace United Methodist Church of Alamogordo, NM
High school senior or a graduate from high school (or equivalent – GED) with a financial need; a grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; a student who is actively and enthusiastically attempting to continue education; a person who displays in character, a Christian walk and interest in civic responsibilities. and an enthusiastic friend and supporter of church, community, and his/her fellow human beings.
The 2023 application must be submitted on or before March 30, 2023 by 4:00 PM.
Emanuel-Application-2023