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“Service in our nation’s military is an incredible opportunity and an honorable calling for young men and women in Northern Michigan. I look forward to meeting this year’s applicants and to nominating another impressive list to the five service academies,” said Dr. Benishek.
1. Be a citizen of the United States
2. A legal resident of Michigan’s First District
3. Have earned an above average academic record
4. Be 17-years-old, but not yet past one’s 23rd birthday (on July 1st of the year one enters a military academy)
5. Be medically qualified
6. Score near or above the published averages on a candidate fitness assessment
Applicants will be required to fill out an application form, submit academic transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT), three letters of recommendation, a resume and a short essay explaining why they want to attend a service academy.
Questions on the application process should be directed to the attention of Danielle Branz, who can be reached at 906-828-2114.
