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Linder Announces 2011 Service Academy Nominations Process
September 30, 2010
Contact: Jennifer Drogus
Lawrenceville, GA—Congressman John Linder (GA-07) is now accepting applications from eligible high school seniors currently residing in Georgia’s Seventh District who are interested in applying for Congressional nomination for the following service academies (click on the individual names to be taken to the academy websites):
· Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut (does not require nomination)
“Service academies are a means by which exceptional students can receive a superior education as well as military training. These academies offer stimulating regimens of physical, academic and character building programs that make strong individuals stronger and provide a gateway for these individuals to serve their country," Linder said.
Each of the academies listed above (except for the Coast Guard Academy) require a nomination from the applicant’s Congressman. Those seeking a nomination from Congressman Linder must meet several requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy. Each applicant must be:
· At least 17 years old, but not have passed his/her 23rd birthday;
· A U.S. citizen, residing in the Seventh Congressional District of Georgia;
· Unmarried, not pregnant and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents; and
· An individual of good moral character who is trustworthy, emotionally stable and motivated.
In addition to the requirements above, applicants should keep in mind that nominations are based on a cumulative assessment of the applicant’s high school academic ranking, SAT/ACT scores, athletic ability, and leadership potential as demonstrated through extra-curricular activities, community service or part-time employment.
Interested applicants must file all of the required materials (found here) no later than 5:00PM, Friday, October 22, 2010. For more information on the nomination process, please follow this link or contact Annie Valenty of Congressman Linder’s staff by calling (770) 232-3005, extension 11.
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