Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations

<span>Military Academy Nominations</span> <div class="webform__field-evo-featured-media"> <div class="media-item media-image evo-featured-image"> <div class="image__field-media-image"> <div class="field__label font-weight-bold visually-hidden"> Image </div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="http://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/mcclaindelaney.house.gov/files/styles/evo_featured_image/public/evo-media-image/military-academy-nominations_0.jpg?itok=SBX-IvoC" width="1200" height="900" alt="Image description" class="img-fluid mx-auto d-block m-0" role="img" aria-label="Image description"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span><span>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-03T18:02:57-05:00" title="Friday, January 3, 2025 - 18:02">Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02</time> </span> <div class="webform__body"><p dir="ltr"><em><strong>The 2025-2026 Military Academy Nomination Application for Congresswoman McClain Delaney's Office is now Open.</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr"><strong><u>Information About the Nomination Process:</u></strong><br><span>&nbsp;The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://westpoint.edu/"><strong><u>U.S. Military Academy (USMA)</u></strong></a><span>, West Point, NY</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php"><strong><u>U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)</u></strong></a><span>, Annapolis, MD</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.usafa.edu/"><strong><u>U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)</u></strong></a><span>, Colorado Springs, CO</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.usmma.edu/"><strong><u>U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)</u></strong></a><span>, Kings Point, NY</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span>The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.uscga.edu/"><strong><u>U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA</u></strong><u>)</u></a><span>, New London, CT, the fifth service academy, does not require a congressional nomination.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to the Academy. The academies, not our office, set these requirements:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Be at least 17 years old but not have passed the 23rd birthday (25th birthday for the Merchant Marine Academy)</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Be a U.S. citizen or national</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents.</span></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Reside within the boundaries of the 6th Congressional District of Maryland (Please go to&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative"><strong><u>https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative</u></strong></a><strong> to confirm your residence in District 6)</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span>Nominations are based on a "whole person" evaluation. Factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, character, and motivation are considered and compared with other applicants.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Please note that in addition to applying for a nomination from our office, you MUST apply directly to the Academy of your choice.</strong><span> Rep. McClain Delaney's nomination does not automatically result in selection by the service academies.&nbsp;</span><strong>Appointment to each Academy is ultimately decided upon by the Academy to which the appointee has applied.</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Once the application and supporting documentation is submitted, our office will reach out to the candidate to schedule an interview with the Service Academy Panel.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Click here to access the application form.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong><u>What is the deadline?</u></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>October 17, 2025</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong><u>What must be included in my application file?</u></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>A complete nomination file consists of the following items in one PDF. Please ensure the documents are&nbsp;</span><u>in the following order</u><span>:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Cover Page with contact information</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Photo - must be a recent head-shot in business casual attire</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Resume detailing work and volunteer history, and personal accomplishments</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Personal essay (500 words): Why do you want to attend a military academy? Why are you military academy material? What is your persona