Military Scholarships
ROTC Scholarship Programs and Service Academies
Students interested in the Service Academies and the ROTC Scholarship programs must begin the application process as soon as
possible to insure that they receive full consideration.
ROTC Scholarship Programs involve a competitive application process. In addition to the written application, candidates
must undergo a physical examination, formal interview, and a physical abilities test. The first step in the process is to complete
an online application. Application deadline dates vary, so be sure to check the dates and apply early.
Air Force ROTC Army ROTC Navy ROTC
www.afrotc.com www.armyrotc.com www.nrotc.navy.com
Service Academies
1. The first step in securing an appointment to one of the academies is to complete a Pre-
Candidate Questionnaire/Preliminary Application. Follow the online instructions.
U.S. Military Academy U.S. Air Force Academy
West Point, New York Colorado Springs, Colorado
www.usma.edu/apply.cfm www.usafa.af.mil
U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Annapolis, Maryland Kingsport, New York
www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm www.usmma.edu/admissions/default.htm
2. The second step is to write to each of your senators and your congressional representative and ask that they consider you as one of their nominees. In this letter you should indicate your first, second, third, and fourth choices for academies as well as:
Name, address, telephone number
Date of birth
Social Security Number
High School name and year of graduation
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) names
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has an admissions procedure similar to other highly competitive colleges. There is no
nomination process involved. Apply online at www.cga.edu. (Click on Prospective Cadet.)
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Format for Congressional Nomination Request to a Military Academy:
(This format is intended as a guide. A separate letter must be sent to each Senator and Representative to whom you apply.)
REQUEST FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION TO A MILITARY ACADEMY
Date_______________________
The Honorable_________________________________
United States Senate (House of Representatives)
Washington, D.C. 20510
You may also find addresses of local offices in the telephone directory.
I desire to attend the (Name Academy) and to be commissioned in the class entering in July, 20____. My other choices
are: ____________________________________________________________.
The following data are furnished for your information:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________________________
Temporary Address & telephone number (if different from proceeding):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________________ Social Security No.________________________________
High School: _______________________________________________________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________
Date of Graduation: ____________________ Approx. Grade Point Average________________________
ACT/SAT Results: _____________________ Rank in Class____________________________________
Extra-curricular activities: _____________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
(your name)