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Service Academy Nominations Info

As the U.S. Representative for the 16th Congressional District of Texas in the United States House of Representatives, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of extraordinary youth to four of the five service academies. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. The application process for the 2026 cycle is now open.

Components to apply for a nomination:

  • One page resume outlining your extracurricular activities, academics and any awards or achievements.    

  • Two letters of recommendation. They must be from a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor, and/or from an employer, coach, or extracurricular faculty advisor. Must not be from a relative. Homeschooled applicants can get a letter from someone who is related to them and can speak to the candidate’s academic and personal accomplishments. Letters must be dated within 3 months from the day the application is submitted to our office.  

  • Official transcripts. All transcripts must be signed by a school official and dated within 3 months from the day the application is submitted to our office to be considered official:

    • If you are currently a high school student please submit:
      • Official high school transcript
      • College transcript (only if you are taking/have taken college coursework during high school)
    • If you are currently a student at a college, university, or military preparatory academy please submit:
      • Official transcript from the higher education institution you currently attend

  • Testing results. American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results. Test scores should be submitted regardless of whether you have graduated from high school or not.  

  • A 500-word essay. 

    • Prompt: The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. In a single 500-word essay, please outline why you want to attend a service academy and what or who motivated or inspired you to attend a service academy.

      • Essay must be doubled spaced in 12 pt Times New Roman.  

    Submission Instructions:   

    • Please submit the TX-16 Service Academy Nomination Application and the required supporting documentation in a single email to serviceacademy.tx16@mail.house.gov with the subject line “TX-16 Service Academy Application”.  

    • All documents must be submitted in a PDF format, other formats including word docs will not be accepted. 

    The application deadline will be October 12, 2026 at 5pm MT. 

    *Any late or incomplete applications will not be accepted* 

    Interview:  

    • Candidates who submit a complete application will be contacted for an interview after the October 12 deadline.  

    Please call the El Paso District Office at 915-541-1400 or email serviceacademy.tx16@mail.house.gov with any questions. 

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