The Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship is offered by the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) to provide educational assistance to individuals pursuing fields of study related to the public transportation industry. Here are the details of the scholarship:

Organization: American Public Transportation FoundationAddress: 1300 I St. NW, Ste. 1200 E, Washington, DC 20005Phone Number: (202) 496-4803Website: http://aptfoundation.kinsta.cloud

Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree

Award Type: Scholarship

Purpose: The scholarship aims to support individuals studying in fields related to the public transportation industry by providing financial assistance for their education.

Focus: The scholarship focuses on business administration and transportation, which are relevant to the public transportation industry.

Qualifications: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution.
2. GPA: Applicants must have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in coursework that is relevant to the industry or required for their degree program.
3. Industry interest: Applicants must either be employed in or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry.
4. Academic level: Applicants must be college sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or seeking advanced degree(s).

Criteria: The selection process is based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated interest in the public transportation industry as a career
• Academic achievement
• Content and quality of the essay
• Financial need
• Involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities

Duration: The scholarship is awarded annually.

Number of Awards: There is one scholarship awarded.

To Apply: Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

1. Essay: A maximum 1,000-word essay.
2. Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required (one letter for renewing scholars).
3. Statement of Financial Need: A 500-word statement explaining the applicant's financial need, including any deficits in a financial aid package, family income, and personal need.
4. School transcript: Documentation from the school verifying good academic standing and maintenance of the required class load.
5. Verification of enrollment: Proof of enrollment for the upcoming fall semester, such as a letter from the school or course schedule.
6. Copy of fee schedule: A copy of the fee schedule from the college/university for the academic year.
7. Signature of APTA sponsor.

Deadline: The deadline for application submission is June 14.

For more information: For further details about the Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship, including application instructions and any updates, please visit the APTF website at http://aptfoundation.kinsta.cloud.

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