LAMB ANNOUNCES U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PA-17 STUDENTS

 (PITTSBURGH, PA) – Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) is now accepting applications from qualified students in Pennsylvania’s 17th District who seek a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies.  Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022.

The honor of attending a military service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.  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.

A Member of Congress may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to their Congressional District.  To begin the nomination process, applicants should first apply directly to the service academy they wish to attend, and then complete Congressman Lamb’s Military Academy Nomination application form.

Applicants are encouraged to consider applying to multiple service academies. In addition, applicants are also encouraged to apply for all of the nominations for which they may be eligible including, but not limited to, U.S. Senators for Pennsylvania Bob Casey and Pat Toomey, as well as the Vice President of the United States.

To be considered for a nomination, applicants must submit a completed application on Lamb’s website by 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2022.  A completed application includes the online questionnaire along with the following materials formatted as one document (acceptable document formats listed in application):

• One-page personal statement (500 words or less);

• A recent photo;

• A resume that outlines work experience and extracurricular activities;

• Up to 3 letters of recommendation;

• An official transcript for all high schools, junior colleges, and colleges attended (Note: all high school transcripts must include final junior year grades); and

• Official SAT I or ACT scores.

All application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2022.  Applications received after the deadline, and incomplete applications, will not be considered.  Qualified applicants selected for an interview will be notified in November with details on location, date and time.

For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on Lamb’s website, or if you have a specific questions, please call (412) 344-5583.

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