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One of the great pleasures I have as a Member of Congress is the opportunity to nominate outstanding students from the 1st District of Missouri to the United States Service Academies. Attending one of the academies allows you the opportunity to serve your country while furthering your education.

The selection process is very competitive. It is based on scholastic achievements, as well as your involvement in school and community activities, leadership achievements and potential, and athletic achievements. I am given a limited number of slots to recommend to the academies, so any information regarding your character and past achievements would be appreciated.

I have included a checklist of items that need to be sent along with the Academy Nomination Application Form. To be considered for a nomination, here are a few minimum requirements you must meet:

The student must:

• be a U.S. citizen;
• be at least 17 years old, but not have passed their 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the year of nomination;
• be unmarried;
• not be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support children or other dependents

If you are interested in seeking a Congressional nomination from my office and are a resident of the 1st District of Missouri, please print and fill out our Academy Nomination Application Form. Also please include the items that are listed on the checklist. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact one of my District Offices in St. Louis.

If you are a resident of St. Louis City, please send the above information to the address listed below no later than November 1st.

Congressman William Lacy Clay
ATTN: Service Academy Coordinator
625 North Euclid Street, Suite #220
St. Louis, MO 63108

If you are a resident of St. Louis County, please use the following address:

Congressman William Lacy Clay
ATTN: Service Academy Coordinator
8525 Page Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63114