Military Academy Nominations

This press release from Representative Derek Schmidt (R-KS) was published on 2025-01-03 and titled "Military Academy Nominations".

Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 One of my greatest honors of serving in Congress is the opportunity to nominate outstanding young men and women of the Second District of Kansas to the United States Service Academies. The honor of attending a U.S. Service Academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the U.S. military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Members of Congress may nominate candidates to the following service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, Maryland U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, Colorado U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, New York The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut, does not require a congressional nomination. Each member of Congress may nominate individuals for vacancies in their district's allocated academy slots. Please note that the nomination process through my office is separate from the individual application processes of each academy. Be sure to visit each academy's website for specific deadlines and requirements. Nomination Eligibility Requirements : As of July 1 of the year of admission, applicants must be: At least 17 years of age, but not yet 23 years of age A citizen of the United States Unmarried and have no legal obligation to support a child or dependent A legal resident of Kansas' 2nd Congressional District Nomination Application Process : To be considered for an interview, all nomination application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM CT on October 15, 2026 . If you have any questions, please contact Fran Oleen, at 785-205-5253 or fran.oleen@mail.house.gov . The required materials will be compiled into a Nomination Application File for each applicant. The completed Nomination Application File must contain (see FAQs): Nomination application (submit online) An essay describing your character and leadership abilities and why you desire to attend a U.S. Service Academy (maximum 500 words, submit online) One recent photo (4x6 portrait preferred, submit online) Resume (maximum 2 pages, submit online) Official high school transcripts (and college if applicable) with seal and appropriate signature(s) (submit by mail) SAT and/or ACT score verification (scores included on your official high school transcript will be accepted, submitted by mail) 3 letters of reference (can be included with application or sent directly from the author, not required to be sealed, submit by mail) Mail or email nomination materials to: Congressman Derek Schmidt Attn: Fran Oleen 3550 SW 5th St. Topeka, KS 66606 Fran.Oleen@mail.house.gov Nomination Interviews Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and submit a complete Nomination Application File will be invited to interview with Congressman Schmidt's Service Academy Nomination Board on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This well-qualified, non-partisan, and independent board will ensure a fair and impartial process to evaluate applicants and recommend candidates for nomination. Nomination Announcement TBD For more information, please review the Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Please contact my office at 785-205-5253. You can also email Fran Oleen, fran.oleen@mail.house.gov, with any questions. Indicates required field Applicant Information Prefix: - Select - Ms. Miss. Mrs. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Dr. The Honorable Rabbi First Name: MI: Last Name: Suffix: - None - 2nd 3rd 4th II III IV Jr. Sr. M.D. PH.D. and Family Date of Birth: Sex: - Select - Male Female Contact Information Address Street Address Address 2 City/Town State - Select - Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas Armed Forces (Canada, Europe, Africa, or Middle East) Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Federated States of Micronesia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Marshall Islands Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Palau Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ZIP Code Email: Phone Information Phone Number: Phone Type: - None - Standard voice telephone Videophone [VP] Text-telephone device [TTD] phone text What are these options? Constituents who are hard of hearing or use a video phone have the option to choose TDD or VP based on the type of device they are using. This allows our office to respond to them accordingly. The default option 'Voice' is a standard audible telephone. Parent/Guardian Information Parent/Guardian Name(s): Education Information High School Name High School Address: High School Counselor Name: High School Counselor Phone: Yea