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Our nation's service academies offer young men and women of ambition and patriotism the opportunity to earn a fully-paid college degree while serving honorably in the armed forces. These four-year institutions train the next generation of American leaders, equipping youth with the skills, discipline, and knowledge that will set them on a path of accomplishment and accolade.

Our office can nominate interested and qualified prospective students from our district to these four academies:

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U.S. Air Force Academy
in Colorado Springs, Colorado

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
in Kings Point, New York

 

  

 

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 U.S. Military Academy
in West Point, New York

 U.S. Naval Academy
in Annapolis, Maryland

 

Nominations from the 15th district are competitive and stress scholastic, athletic, and leadership excellence – but we strongly encourage that anyone with the drive and passion apply. To do so, you must be:

  • Between the ages of 17 and 21, as of July 1 of the admission year
  • Unmarried, without dependent children
  • A citizen of the United States

Applications must be sent to our Washington, D.C. office no later than December 31 to be considered. A completed application will include:

  • The Congressional Nomination application form
  • Letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or your principal
  • SAT or ACT scores, sent directly from the Educational Testing Services
  • Official school transcript, sent directly from your school
  • Complete list of your extracurricular activities
  • Three letters of recommendation from people who know you well, excluding family members and the aforementioned recommendation from your counselor or principal
  • A 300-word essay discussing your interest in attending the academy
  • A recent photograph

A fifth service academy – the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, in New London, Connecticut – offers a separate, independent, nationally competitive application program. Visit that academy's site for more information.

Please call our Washington office at 202.225.4365 if you have any questions. 

 

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