Service Academy Nominations
As a member of the United States House of Representatives, Congresswoman Bordallo has the privilege of nominating young men and women to the U.S. Service academies. The academies offer students a fully paid college education leading to a career in the U.S. military. Nominations are offered for the following academies:
- U.S. Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs, Colorado
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy - New London, Connecticut*
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, New York
- U.S. Military Academy - West Point, New York
- U.S. Naval Academy - Annapolis, Maryland
There are no congressional nominations for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The academy offers appointments on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.
Congressional nominations are made on a competitive basis, stressing scholastic, athletic and leadership abilities. The following includes basic eligibility requirements for nominations:
- Must be 17 - 22 years of age
- Unmarried with no dependent children
- United States Citizen
Applying for a Nomination
To initiate the nomination process, students must first open a pre-candidate file with the academy they wish to attend. Once the file is open, please print out, complete and mail Academy Nomination Form and Residency Form by December 15, 2010. The following information is required for a congressional nomination:
- A letter requesting consideration for a nomination to the military academy of your choice
- The completed Application form
- Your Certification of Residency Form
- An essay from you telling us why you would like to attend the academy of your choice
- Your High School and/or college transcripts
- Your ACT and SAT exam scores (a photocopy from your school is permitted)
- Your photograph
- At least three letters of recommendations from friends, clergy, or other adults who know you well
- Any additional information you feel would be helpful
Please deliver your application and required materials to:
HONORABLE MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO
Suite 107
120 Father Duenas Avenue
Hagåtña, Guam 96910
For further information, please contact Mr. John Whitt in Washington, D.C. at 202-225-1188 or Mr. Andrew Tenorio on Guam at 671-477-4272.
Detailed information on the academies can be obtain from the links below:
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