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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that applications are available for students interested in a nomination to our nation’s military service academies.

“The privilege of nominating qualified students to the United States Air Force, Military, Merchant Marine, and Naval Academies is one of my most important and rewarding responsibilities,” said Congressman Scott. “The education provided at our nation’s prestigious service academies is of the highest quality and offers challenges that develop our young people into future leaders.”

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be nominated from an authorized person including a Member of the United States Senate or the House of Representatives.  Applicants must also meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy.  He or she must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday, must be a United States citizen, must be a legal resident of Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District, and must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Interested students should contact Congressman Scott’s Office and complete applications available online at www.house.gov/davidscott.  Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability, moral character, adequacy of preparation, and commitment to attend a service academy.  All completed applications must be received by no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 in Congressman Scott’s Jonesboro Office located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.