Our Mission
The Jude Roberts Memorial Educational Fund’s purpose shall be to provide educational scholarships and opportunities to students of African descent, with an emphasis on those
who are pursuing higher education degrees. Training opportunities and support by way of workshops, seminars and conferences will also be provided for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Biography of Dr. Jude Roberts
Dr. Jude Roberts was born in Grenada, West Indies on August 10, 1955. He grew up in Trinidad, where he completed his elementary and secondary education, then pursued higher education at the John Donaldson Technical Institute and the University of the West Indies in Trinidad.
In the early 1980’s, Jude migrated to the United Kingdom and continued his education, receiving a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance, and a Master of Science degree in Business and Finance.
Since teaching was Jude’s passion, he taught at several colleges and universities in the UK, impacting the lives of countless students.
In 2001, Jude relocated to Englewood New Jersey and continued his teaching career at Ramapo College as an Adjunct Professor of Business and Finance. He subsequently earned a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Financial Management from North Central University.
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A father figure to many, Jude dedicated his private time to tutoring and mentoring his beloved students. He also instructed small business owners and entrepreneurs in business planning and management.
Jude became a driving force in the lives of the many students he encouraged to pursue higher education. He not only encouraged them, but he quietly supported those in need as they matriculated.
Dr. Roberts affected so many lives for good, it is only fitting that we establish the Dr. Jude Roberts Memorial Educational Fund in honor of, and to continue, this humble servant’s legacy.