Military Academy Nominations

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Nomination Process

Attending a U.S. military service academy is a profound honor, offering a world-class, tuition-free education and unparalleled leadership development. As such, the application process is highly competitive, demanding strong academic performance, impressive physical and mental fitness, and a deep commitment to serving your country. Upon graduation, you will be required to fulfill a minimum of five years of active duty.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointments to four of the five service academies: 

U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY

U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD

U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY

 Please be aware the fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Congresswoman Nellie Pou may nominate up to fifteen individuals for each vacant slot allotted to our district for USAFA, USNA, & USMA. The USMMA allows Members to nominate only ten individuals per vacant slot. 

To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below and follow the instructions for submission. A completed nomination packet must contain the following:

• Current photo
• High school transcript
• SAT or ACT results
• Detailed resume
• Essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
• Three letters of recommendation (minimum)

Please be aware of the following deadlines:

May 1^st: Application for a nomination through the office of Congresswoman Nellie Pou opens.

November 1^st: Application closes.

November 15^th: Qualified applicants receive an offer to schedule an in-person interview.

End of November/Beginning of December: Interviews will be held, exact dates TBD.

December 21^st: Nominees are announced.

January 31^st: All congressional nominations will be submitted to their respective academies.

Congresswoman Nellie Pou thanks you for your interest in serving our nation and wishes you luck during the application process.