Eshoo Extends Deadline for Service Academy Nomination Applications

PALO ALTO, Calif.—Today, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) announced she is extending the application deadline for nominations from the 18th Congressional District to U.S. service academies. The new deadline for the 2014 school year is Friday, October 25th.

"Because the government shutdown has impacted staffing at our service academies, I'm extending the deadline for interested applicants understanding the process for consideration could take longer this year," Eshoo said. "Nominating young women and men from the 18th Congressional District to attend our nation's service academies is always a high honor. I encourage each and every interested student in our district to consider applying to one of these prestigious programs."

Background

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be nominated by an authorized person, including Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Members of the U.S. Senate or the Vice President's office. Congressional nominations are required for all service academies, except the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

The Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies seek qualified high school students from across the country. The selection process is highly competitive and each service academy looks for candidates with strong academic accomplishments, particularly in math and science, leadership skills, and physical aptitude. The law requires that candidates for service academies be at least 17 years old and have not passed their 22nd birthday. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens, unmarried and not have any dependents.

Congresswoman Eshoo's Service Academy Review Board—a group of former service members and other distinguished residents from the 18th Congressional District—reviews the applications, interviews candidates, and provides recommendations to Eshoo, who then selects and sends her nominations to the respective academies.

Interested students should contact Karen Chapman or Anthony Lin at (650) 323-2984, (831) 335-2020 or (408) 245-2339 to request a nomination packet.

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