As a mother of a United States Navy sailor, Congresswoman Musgrave appreciates the commitment of servicemen and servicewomen, who defend America and its founding principles around the world.  Also, as a Representative in the U.S. Congress, Marilyn has the privilege of nominating outstanding high school students from around the Fourth District to attend one of the five service academies, U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), U.S. Naval Academy Admissions (USNA), U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Merchant Marines Academy (USMMA), and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). 

In order to be considered as a candidate, students must meet the qualifications and instructions listed below to submit an application to Congresswoman Musgrave any time from January of their junior year through September of their senior year in high school.  Please note, the deadline for submitting these materials is October 1st.  Please send applications to:

Phone: (970) 522-1788
Fax: (970) 521-9685

Service Academy Requirements and Guidelines:

• At least 17 years of age but not over 23 years of age by July 1 of the first year attending the Academy.

• A citizen of the United States of America.

• Legally domiciled within the boundaries of the 4^th Congressional District of Colorado.

• Not presently married or pregnant.

• Not legally obligated to support a child.

• Must be medically qualified by the individual service academy.

• Must be physically qualified by the individual service academy.

• Rank in upper 40% of class.

• Minimum SAT scores of 580/verbal and 560/math or ACT scores of 24/English, 24/reading, 25/math, and 25/science reasoning.

• Outstanding participation and performance in high school extracurricular activities (athletic & non-athletic).

Service Academy Instructions:

• Students, not a family member, must place a request for an application.

• Complete and submit an application form

• Write a 600-word essay explaining your reasons for seeking a nomination

• Request the three evaluations forms be completed.  At least one should be from you principle or counselor.  The other two may be completed by your teachers, employer, minister or someone who knows you well.  When distributing your evaluation forms, please include an envelope addressed to the Sterling, Colorado, office so each individual can mail the forms directly to the Congresswoman.

• Have an official high school transcript sent to the Sterling office.  Your GPA and class rank must be included for your file to be complete. 

• Have an official copy of your ACT or SAT report sent to the Congresswoman, it is not included on your transcript.  (SAT code #4160 - ACT code #7303)

• Only candidates who are qualified academically and whose files are complete will be interviewed.  It will be your responsibility to confirm the status of your file, however, when your file is complete you will be notified by mail.