Military Academy Nominations

A Message from Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick

Each year, I'm privileged to nominate bright and hardworking students to attend our nation's Military Service Academies. These are some of the top institutions in the country and help build strong leaders in our military and beyond. It's an honor to be able to nominate talented young people from our district so they can begin building a brighter future for themselves and our country.

Background on the Academies and the Nomination Process

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. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Representative Cherfilus-McCormick may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

How to Apply

Once you complete the below application, please download and email to Edward.Mejia@mail.house.gov by Friday, September 19th, along with your transcript and two letters of recommendation. Please include your full name and “Military Academy Nomination” in the subject line (e.g., Subject: John Smith – Military Academy Nomination.