Malliotakis Reminds Students of October 29 Service Academy Application Deadline, Announces Selection Committee

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced Friday, October 29, 2021, is the final submission deadline for Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn students to submit their U.S. Service Academy application forms to her office.

As a Member of Congress, Malliotakis is able to nominate high school juniors and seniors from New York's 11th Congressional District to one of our country’s four service academies: Air Force, Army, Merchant Marine, or Navy. Malliotakis may nominate up to ten students for each vacant academy slot allotted to New York's 11th Congressional District. Students who are accepted make a commitment to serve in the U.S. military for at least five years upon graduation.

Additionally, Malliotakis announced local attorney Robert Scamardella will lead her selection committee to review this year's applicants, made up of approximately 20 prominent community leaders, high-ranking active duty and former military personnel, and military academy graduates. The committee will interview applicants, assess their qualifications, and ultimately make nomination recommendations to Congresswoman Malliotakis.

"I'm honored to have the opportunity to nominate impressive students from Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn for our country's service academies," said Malliotakis. "I urge students to get all application forms in to our office before Friday, October 29, so the committee has ample time to review them. I look forward to receiving the committee's recommendations and wish the best of luck to these young patriots who want to join our military."

The deadline for students to submit all application forms to Malliotakis' office is Friday, October 29, 2021. To apply, please visit Malliotakis' website HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy nomination can be found HERE.

More information on the U.S. Service Academies can be found below:

• The U.S. Military Academy (West Point, NY)
• The U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD)
• The U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO)
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY)