Scholarship Grants Fund
Full school-year scholarships for secondary students in rural Enugu State — fees, levies, books and materials paid directly to their schools.
$12,500 of $25,000 raised
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About Us
A volunteer-led foundation built on transparency, integrity and inclusivity — working from Houston, Texas to the villages of Enugu State, Nigeria.
How you can help
Every contribution — money, time or voice — turns into a school term a child would otherwise miss.
Monetary Donations
Any gift, large or small, goes straight into scholarships, books and health outreach.
Become a Monthly Donor
Steady monthly giving lets us commit to students for a full school year with confidence.
Sponsor a Child
Cover one student's school year and follow their progress term after term.
Volunteer Your Time
Fundraise, advocate, or serve on the ground with our liaisons in Enugu State.
Our story
Founded on one conviction: literacy is the way out of poverty
Chief Stephen O. Nwankwo grew up watching bright children leave school because a family could not raise a term's fees. CSONCLIFI was incorporated in Houston, Texas to close that gap — a 501-registered nonprofit that pays fees directly to schools, buys books and materials, and teaches families how to protect their health.
Since 2014 the foundation has awarded more than 261 scholarships, run education awareness gatherings in villages across Enugu State and delivered health education alongside every literacy program.
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Honored by the Enugu State Government PPSMB
The Enugu State Post Primary School Management Board recognized the foundation's contribution to public education, which included the donation of 10 desktop computers, classroom furniture and a generator to equip partner schools with a working computer lab.
Our team
Meet Our Leadership
Volunteers on two continents who know the schools, the families and the students by name.
Chief Stephen O. Nwankwo
CEO / President
Founder of the foundation, leading its work from Houston, Texas since 2014.
Chief Edwin Ngene
Nigerian Community Liaison Chairman
Coordinates scholarship selection and school partnerships across Enugu State.
Chief Herbert Nsude
Nigerian Community Liaison Secretary
Keeps records, verifies student needs and organizes community awareness gatherings.
261+ scholarships since 2014
261+
students kept in school by donors like you
Our programs
Where your support goes
Four active program areas, each with a funding goal and a school waiting on it.
Education Awareness Campaign
Village gatherings and school visits that show parents why keeping a child — especially a girl — in school changes a family's future.
$6,800 of $15,000 raised
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Health Education Program
Practical hygiene, nutrition and preventable-disease teaching delivered to students and families alongside our literacy work.
$9,200 of $20,000 raised
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FAQ
Questions donors ask us most
Where does my donation go?
Directly into scholarships, books and materials, and health education outreach in rural Enugu State. Fees and levies are paid to schools on the student's behalf, not handed out as cash.
Is CSONCLIFI a registered nonprofit?
Yes — the foundation is a Houston, Texas–based 501-registered nonprofit organization, operating with volunteer leadership on two continents.
How are students selected?
Our Nigerian community liaisons work with school principals and village leaders to verify need and academic promise before any award is made.
Can I sponsor a specific child?
Yes. Sponsors are matched with a verified student and receive updates on results and milestones each term until graduation.
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"I sat at home for a term because my parents could not pay the levies. CSONCLIFI paid my fees and bought my books, and I finished SS III with the best result in my class."
"The health education visit taught our girls things no one had ever explained to them. Attendance went up after that term — the parents noticed too."