Marguerite E. Smith UBE Scholarship

The Marguerite E. Smith Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) scholarship program is open to all high school seniors who are actively engaged in the life, work and ministry of a parish in the Diocese of Newark.

In honor of our beloved former President and disciple of Christ, who went into His loving arms in May of 2024, the UBE, Diocese of Newark Chapter has renamed the scholarship -The Marguerite E. Smith UBE Scholarship.

For years, Marguerite had a deep love and commitment to the educational development of our children, the Diocese of Newark, and the UBE. She worked tirelessly to enhance opportunities for those in need, no matter their race, ethnicity, gender or culture. Following in her legacy, the UBE, Diocese of Newark Chapter is committed to supporting and nurturing high school students by encouraging them to obtain a degree from an institution of higher learning. We strive to embrace God’s children by providing a modest financial scholarship to assist in the monetary demands of higher education. In the tradition of Marguerite, we strive for excellence, and believe in hard work. This is a competitive scholarship. All candidates selected for the scholarship, must possess the qualities demonstrated by Marguerite: love of God; working to the best of their ability; and the giving of oneself for the betterment of others.