Sen. Franken Seeking Young Minnesotans Interested in Appointment to a U.S. Military Service Academy
Applications Due in His Office By November 1
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is now accepting applications from young Minnesotans interested in attending one of the nation's five military service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In order to attend a service academy, candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 1.
"Each year, I nominate several very talented young Minnesotans to our five U.S. Service Academies," said Sen. Franken. "These are our future leaders, and they've all gone through a very competitive process to get an appointment. I am happy to help any eligible Minnesotan with the nomination process."
To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law. An applicant's academic record, extracurricular and athletic activities, physical aptitude, leadership ability, and medical qualifications are all considered. Please visit here to view specific requirements and to get an application.
For academy classes entering in the summer of 2013 and graduating in 2017, the application deadline is November 1, 2012 at 5 p.m. To apply for a nomination, send a completed application by email to serviceacademies@franken.senate.gov or by mail to:
Sen. Al Franken
Attn. Nominations Coordinator
60 Plato Boulevard E., Ste. 220
St. Paul, MN 55107
