Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship

Urgency: Low

The Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship offers financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students aiming for a career in business administration or management within the public transportation industry. Applications are due by June 19, 2026.

Jun 19, 2026

60 days left

Amount Varies

Award amount

Requirements

Who can apply

Open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students
Must be preparing for a career in business administration or management in transit
Requires a 3.0 GPA or higher
Nomination by an APTA member organization

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

Upcoming

Study levels

College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior

Field of study

Business Management and Marketing, Transportation and Materials Moving

Eligible institutions

Payout method

Paid to the college or financial aid office

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

Ensure nomination by an APTA member organization
Prepare a 1,000-word essay on your interest in public transportation

Missing or unclear on the listing

Exact award amount
Number of awards available

Red flags

Requires nomination by an APTA member organization

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

Submit transcripts and three letters of recommendation
Include a 500-word statement of financial need
Focus your essay on a specific segment of the public transportation industry

Applying

Submit your application by June 19, 2026, including transcripts, recommendations, a financial need statement, and an essay on public transportation.

Award & payment

Amount: Amount Varies

Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

About the provider

Overview

The Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship supports students in business administration or management within the public transportation industry. Open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 18, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Who can apply for the Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship?

College sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students preparing for a career in business administration or management in the transit industry can apply.

What is the deadline for the Dan M. Reichard, Jr. Scholarship?

The application deadline is June 19, 2026.

What are the application requirements?

Applicants must submit transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a 500-word financial need statement, and a 1,000-word essay.

Is the scholarship need-based or merit-based?

The scholarship is both need-based and merit-based.

What is the award amount for the scholarship?

The award amount varies and is not specified in the listing.

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