Charity: Jubilation as Foundation Grants Scholarship to 19 Indigent Students, Empower 118 others

By Praise Chinecherem

Dr. Chioma Awuzie Foundation (DCAF) on July 18, 2025 offered one year scholarship awards to 19 outstanding indigent students drawn from six public tertiary institutions in Anambra state.

About 118 other indigent students also benefited from the Charity Programme of the Foundation at its 2025 Annual Scholarship Award and Charity Programme held at Federal Polytechnics, Oko, Anambra State

DECAF Founder, Dr. Chioma Awuzie who also celebrated her 52nd Birthday anniversary at the event, said the beneficiaries showed exceptional courage and academic commitment amidst personal and financial setbacks.

Dr. Awuzie also highlighted five key areas of the foundation’s intervention to include educational access, charity and community outreach, women and youth empowerment, healthcare and medical outreach as well as maternal support and childbirth palliatives.

She said, “DCAF has become a force for good; a lifeline for indigent students, struggling mothers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and entire communities.

“We continue to invest in higher education for indigent students. With today’s award, we bring the number of beneficiaries to over 100 students, from six public tertiary institutions in Anambra State.

“These scholarships are more than financial aid; they are lifelines to the dreams of brilliant, resilient young Nigerians who are simply in need of a chance.

“This year, our event will include the feeding of hundreds of guests and community members, the distribution of food and gift items to widows and the underprivileged, and support for pregnant women and elderly citizens.

“These gestures may appear simple, but to the recipients, they are proof that someone cares.

“DCAF remains committed to economic empowerment through skills and tools. We have supported more women with cassava processing machines and startup grants, and donated commercial vehicles to empower unemployed youths.

“This practical support helps recipients start small businesses and become financially independent.

“Following our 2023 free medical outreach that benefited over 500 residents of Awada-Obosi, we are working toward extending these services to other rural and peri-urban communities.

“We have also continued our distribution of childbirth palliatives to expectant mothers, bringing relief and ensuring safer deliveries in our host communities.

“We are also sharing gift items, empowerment tools, and small-scale business support with deserving women and youth, while feeding and celebrating with hundreds of guests and community members.

“All these efforts reflect our belief that true impact comes when you empower both mind and body; when you nurture intellect, as well as restore dignity.”

Acknowledging the enormity of the responsibility of the foundation, Awuzie called for support of captains of industries, development partners, government institutions, friends of the Foundation and the public

With your partnership, this mission can be sustainable and scalable. We can reach more students, expand our charitable footprint and build a Nigeria where no one is left behind simply because they were born into poverty.

Earlier, Dean of Post Graduate Studies Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Prof Moses Chendo who chaired the event commended the benefactor for the gesture.

“Dr Awuzie generosity and passion has made significant difference in many lives. Turning ambitious growths into reality. Providing access to education and homes to families,” he said.