10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 11:11
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) reminded Delaware students who wish to apply for a nomination to a service academy through his office that they have until Oct. 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. to do so.
Each year, members of Congress nominate young constituents for the opportunity to be appointed to a U.S. Service Academy. The application can be found by going to www.carper.senate.gov/services/academies/.
"The academies seek those who have good moral character, a commendable academic record, the desire to serve, and the motivation to lead," said Senator Carper, a 23-year veteran of the Navy and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the Senate. "My time serving in the United States Navy made me the leader I am today. That is why I take the opportunity to nominate Delaware students to our nation's service academies seriously. I encourage those who possess these qualities and are interested in building leadership qualities to look into applying to a service academy."
To be considered for an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy, students must have a nomination. In order to be considered for a congressional nomination, it is necessary that students meet all of the general requirements of the academy of choice and complete an online application.
Those requirements include:
For more information, call Senator Carper's Wilmington Office at (302) 573-6291 or email [email protected].