As a member of Congress, Rep. Yassamin Ansari has the distinct privilege on nominating talented young people from Arizona’s Third Congressional District for appointment to the four service academies that require nominations: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Military Academy (West Point).
Representing Arizona’s most diverse district, Congresswoman Ansari highly encourages applications from people of color, women, individuals who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Students who demonstrate strong leadership skills but do not have competitive grades may be selected to attend a one-year preparatory program at no cost.
Securing a nomination from our office does not guarantee an appointment (i.e. offer of admission). It is at the ultimate discretion of each respective academy to make the final decision. You are encouraged to apply for as many nominations as you may be eligible. As a matter of courtesy, we ask that you inform our office if you are also seeking a nomination from a Senator's office.
The Office of Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari will be accepting nominations for the class of 2030 from May 12th, 2025 to November 3rd, 2025, 5pm MST.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen and legal resident of Arizona;
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Must be unmarried;
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Must not be pregnant and have no legal obligation to provide financial support for children or other dependents;
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Must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed their 23rd birthday (25th birthday for the Merchant Marine Academy);
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Must be qualified to commit to a minimum of five years of active duty service upon graduation from an Academy.
Application Requirements
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A personal statement between 500-750 words answering why you are committed to attending a service academy, what public service means to you and what you intend to do post-graduation from a service academy.
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A resume, which must include a phone number and e-mail address;
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Three letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your character and achievements;
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An unofficial transcript from all high schools, junior colleges, or universities you have attended;
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A list in order of preference of which service academies you are seeking a nomination for;
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A headshot (i.e. photo of applicant)
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Send SAT and/or ACT scores to our office.
Please submit applications here: bit.ly/AZ03ServiceAcademyNominations
For more information on the Service Academy’s process:
Army: 1-800-822-ARMY, http://admissions.usma.edu
Navy: 1-888-249-7707, http://www.usna.edu/admissions
Air Force: 1-719-333-2520, http://academyadmissions.com
Merchant Marines: 1-866-546-4778, www.usmma.edu/admissions
Coast Guard: 800-883-8724 https://uscga.edu/admissions/
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy no longer requires a Congressional nomination for appointment. Applications must therefore be made directly to the Academy.
