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United States Service Academy Information and Nominations
As a member of the United States House of Representatives, Congresswoman Pelosi 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 by December 1st. The following information is required for a congressional nomination:
- High School Transcripts (and college transcripts if appropriate)
- SAT or ACT scores
- List of extracurricular activities
- Two letters of recommendation (non-family)
- A statement of 600 words or less on why you wish to enter the Academy.
Please mail your application and required materials to:
Service Academy Application
C/O Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
450 Golden Gate Ave
14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
For further information, please contact Congresswoman Pelosi's office at 415-556-4862.
