ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 22nd District Representative in the U.S. House, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending a U.S. Service Academy and serving our country.
SEEKING A NOMINATION – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a nomination?
Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. A candidate may seek a nomination from the following:
- A member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represents the congressional district in which the candidate resides
- Both U.S. Senators from his or her state
- Apply directly to the Vice-President of the United States
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy:
- Age: Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
- Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- Residence: Must reside within the boundaries of the 22nd Congressional District of Florida.
- Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy.
Who do I contact to request an application?
Broward County residents, please contact Laurie Watkins at (954) 522-4579.
Palm Beach County residents, please contact Josh Maddock at (561) 651-7594.
What must be included in my application file?
A complete nomination file consists of the following items:
- Current photo
- High school transcript
- American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results
- Resume of extracurricular activities
- An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
- Minimum of three letters of recommendation
How many academies are there?
There are five service academies. Three reside within the Department of Defense:
- U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York: www.usma.edu
- U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland: www.usna.edu
- U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs: www.usafa.af.mil
Two reside within the Department of Transportation:
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York: www.usmma.edu
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut: www.cga.edu
