Congressman John Shimkus is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the U.S. military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2020 admission to the academies.
‘’As the school year begins, many high school seniors are thinking about their future,’’ said Representative Shimkus. ‘’As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, I am eager to provide information and assistance with nominations to the military academies,’’ added Shimkus.
To be eligible for a nomination, a candidate must be an American citizen, at least 17 years old and no older than 23 on July 1, 2020, not married, under no legal obligation to support a child, and a legal resident of the 15th Congressional District of Illinois.
Students should complete the application available online at Shimkus.house.go/services/academy and return it by November 1, 2019 to the Congressman’s Maryville district office. More information is available by calling (618) 288-7190.
While Congressman Shimkus nominates candidates to the academies, academy officials make the final selection regarding admission. A separate application must be made to each academy a nominee is interested in.
Shimkus is encouraging young men and women with any level of interest to contact his office as soon as possible.
