Congresswoman Lois Frankel is accepting applications from high school students in Florida’s 22nd District for nominations to the United States armed services academies for an appointment to the Class of 2019.

“Our military academies provide a world-class education while preparing young men and women for a life of service to our country,” said Frankel.

Interested students should contact Frankel’s district office to obtain an application packet – which details the specific instructions on the required documents, including an essay, high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and letters of recommendation.

Applicants will be judged on the basis of character, motivation, academic achievement, physical aptitude, and leadership skills.  Completed applications must be submitted to Frankel’s district office by 5:00 pm on October 31, 2014.

The service academies accepting nominations through congressional offices are the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

To request a Military Academy Nomination packet, please contact Frankel’s district office at (561) 998-9045.

More information can also be found on /services/military-academy-nominations/military-academy-nominations-faq.