Service Academy Nominations

Each year, Congressman Ruppersberger is privileged to nominate candidates from the Second District for appointments to our nation's four Service Academies. The Congressman may submit up to ten names to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy for consideration for the handful of vacancies available annually to the residents of Maryland. The U.S. Coast Guard does not require Congressional nominations for consideration.

If you are interested in serving your country and receiving a superb, tuition-free higher education, you may wish to consider a United States Service Academy. You must apply for a nomination with the Congressional District in which you reside. You can verify your Congressional District here before submitting your application. The deadline for 2022 is Friday,  October 14, 2022. 

To apply for a Congressional nomination, please download the Academy Application for 2022 as well as the Affidavit of Residence.

Please send your completed application and affidavit of residence to Congressman Ruppersberger's Director of Constituent Service, Ms. Jasmine Ginn, at jasmine.ginn@mail.house.gov. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the sender to Ms. Ginn.

If you need assistance submitting your application, please call the District Office at 410-628-2701.