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Applying for Nominations to the U.S. Service Academies
Greetings!
One of my favorite duties as a Member of Congress is nominating the Northern Mariana Islands’ best and brightest young men and women to our nation's service academies. These academies offer students a first-rate – entirely free – college education, and the opportunity to receive an officer’s commission in the armed forces upon graduation.
Obtaining a congressional nomination is the usual first step for students who seek an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY.
Candidates interested in seeking a nomination from my office to one of these academies must request a copy of my nomination request form in addition to applying directly to the Academy's Admissions office. The complete nomination request form should be submitted by November 25, 2009.
Once congressional nominations are made to the academies, the admissions boards at these academies make the final selection of students who will be offered appointments.
Appointments to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT, are made on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.
Applicants for a congressional nomination should have a broad academic background, the ability to pass a physical aptitude test, and strong leadership potential. An applicant must also be a U.S. citizen, a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried, have no dependents, and be of high moral character.
The number of nominations I may make to the service academies is set by statute and regulation. Under current law, I will be able to nominate 10 NMI students to both the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy in 2009. However, it is likely that legislation I have introduced will pass this year, allowing me to make an additional 10 nominations to both the Military Academy and the Naval Academy. I can also recommend CNMI students to the Coast Guard Academy.
Sincerely,
GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO SABLAN
Member of Congress
Click here for more information and to complete the online application.
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