About 

The Izera Mcafee Achievement Foundation is dedicated to empowering women in achieving their academic goals. We accomplish this objective by providing financial resources to women facing barriers to success, thereby increasing positive outcomes. We are driven by the belief that education is the foundation for the future, and all women should have an equal opportunity for success.

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Izera Mcafee was born on September 10, 1957. She was reared in Indianapolis Indiana along with 1 brother and 4 sisters. She was the mother of two children with her former husband C.L Day. Their union produced 2 children. Cazembe Day and Jendayi Day. She held a vast love for education. After graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and later received a Master’s degree in nonprofit management. Her love of people and unwavering faith fostered her desire to direct and participate in many non-profit agencies throughout Indianapolis. Her many accomplishments reach from Los Angeles California to Indianapolis Indiana, having touched many souls along the way.

 

Izera Mcafee Achievement Foundation

The Izera MCafee Achievement Foundation herein referred to as IMAF, is awarded to women who are pursuing a degree in a mental or physical health field. This scholarship program is specifically designed for minority women enrolled or soon to be enrolled in an accredited program in the United States.

 

About The Scholarship And Its Namesake

Izera Mcafee was a champion of social services and worked diligently in educating relatives, peers, and community members as to the benefits of higher education and improving their overall lives. Her career focused in for profit and non-profit agencies benefitting community members all over Indiana.

 

Award Amount

The Izera Mcafee Memorial Scholarship is awarded based on the projected annual earnings of the fund and contributions. A panel reviews applicants and selects the award recipient.

Currently, two scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000 bi-annually. 

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To apply, students must be an African-American women pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Non-Profit Management, Philanthropy, Social Work, or Education. They must  be enrolled or accepted to an accredited school in Indiana. In addition, if currently enrolled, students must at least have a 2.8 GPA and a high school diploma.