40% of black citizens age 18 and older voted in the 2004 presidential election, amounting to 14 million voters and constituting the highest turnout rate of any minority group in 2004.
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship was formed in 1977 as a joint effort by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries. The door to the actuarial profession has been opened to hundreds of minority students over the years.
Since 1972, the American Geological Institute has administered the Minority Participation Program Geoscience Student Scholarships. The goal for this program is to develop the professional corps of underrepresented ethnic-minority students in the geosciences.
The California Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation (CBCCF) Youth Scholarship seeks to encourage, support and assist young entrepreneurs and students in scholastic achievement, community service and empowerment in the areas of business development and technology.
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. founded in 1935, emerged as a national non-profit organization in light of the need to promote and protect the interests of women business owners and professionals. The importance of education and economic development through entrepreneurship was emphasized as women sought to support women through community service and social activism. This scholarship is available for African American women who are continuing their education.
In 1988, Hyatt established this fund to provide financial aid to minority students pursing a degree in hotel management. Over the years, Hyatt has continued its investment to permanently endow the fund, currently valued at more than $800,000. Since 1988, approximately 217 minority students have received $434,000 through this scholarship.