Today Congressman David Scott announced that his office is currently accepting applications from Thirteenth District students interested in attending a service academy. A congressional nomination is required for students to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point or U.S. Naval Academy.
“Each year I am honored to recognize the best and brightest Thirteenth District students with nominations to attend our nation’s prestigious military service academies,” said Congressman Scott. “Service academies provide students an exceptional and rigorous college education valued at over $400,000 and lead to rewarding careers in military service. Any student interested in obtaining a congressional nomination or more information about service academies should contact my office. “
To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must be nominated from an authorized person, including a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate. Applicants must also meet the following requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy: be at least 17 years old and not older than 23; a U.S. citizen; a legal resident of Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District; unmarried; not pregnant; and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
The deadline to apply for an academy nomination from Congressman David Scott is Friday, October 26, 2018.Students may obtain an application and more information on the nomination process by visiting https://davidscott.house.gov/constituentservices/serviceacademynominations.htm or calling Congressman Scott’s office at 770-210-5073.
