March 04, 2024

Rep. Sykes Announces Applications Open For 2024 Military Service Academy Nominations

AKRON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the opening of military service academy nominations through her Congressional office. Rep. Sykes invites students from Ohio’s 13th Congressional District who wish to pursue military service to apply for a Congressional nomination to America's military service academies.

"As your Member of Congress, it is an honor to nominate students from Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to attend our country’s respected service academies," said Rep. Sykes.  "The decision to apply to a service academy is a personal one and one of the most selfless forms of service to our community and our country. I am humbled to be a part of the process.”

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to the five U.S. service academies:

  • U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY
  • U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD
  • U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO
  • U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT

Receiving a nomination from a Congressional office is the first step in the process of attending a service academy.  A nomination does not guarantee admission.  If an individual receives a nomination from a congressional office, they must next receive an appointment from the service academy.

If you, or a student you know, would like more information about attending one of the U.S. service academies, or have questions about the application process, please visit https://sykes.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations for more details on the nomination process, or contact Rep. Sykes’ Akron office at 330-400-5350.

The deadline to submit all application materials is October 18, 2024 by 5 pm.