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service academy nominations

Thank you for your interest in applying to a U.S. service academy. It's an honor to select outstanding young New Mexican students for nomination to our nation's four military academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. I'm grateful for your commitment to serving our nation.

Eligibility criteria

  • A U.S. citizen;
  • A legal New Mexico resident;
  • At least 17 years of age and not yet 23 years old on July 1 of the year the applicant would enter an academy (25 years old for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy);
  • Unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Application Requirements

  • Online application with personal essay (application link below) 
  • Official SAT/ACT scores
  • Official high school transcript (in a signed and sealed envelope)
  • Three letters of recommendation from non-relatives
  • Service Academy Nomination Review Board interview

Important application dates

  • Application process opens on April 11, 2025
  • Application closes on October 4, 2025
  • Interview Day is on November 8, 2025

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