Service Academy Nominations

Applications for Service Academy nominations are now open.

Congressman Derek Tran's office will be hosting a virtual Service Academy Nomination Information Night on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM. During this session, I will provide an overview of the congressional nomination process, application requirements, important deadlines, and answer questions from students and families.

You can register for the event here:
Congressman Derek Tran's Service Academy Nomination Information Night

Instructions

The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Applicants are responsible for compiling and submitting their congressional nomination application packet. The packet should include the following materials:

• A current printed photograph
• Official high school transcript
• SAT, ACT, or CLT (Classic Learning Test) scores
• A resume of extracurricular activities, leadership experience, athletics, employment, volunteer service, and awards
• An essay of 500 words or less explaining why you would like to attend a United States Service Academy
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation may be emailed directly to Paulina.Mata@mail.house.gov or submitted in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the back seal dropped off at our Cypress District Office.

Representative Tran may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.