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Academy Nomination Application for Class of 2031

Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026

Each year, I have the honor of nominating Oklahomans to our nation’s Service Academies. If you have decided to take this next step to apply, I want to commend you for your desire to serve our country. I know that you are dedicated to excelling in academics, volunteer work, and physical fitness. My office is honored to consider your application for an official nomination to the Class of 2031.

To be considered for one of my nominations, you must first submit an online application, which can be found here. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Next you will need to submit three copies of the required documents listed below. Your application and required documents are due no later than Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Central Time). Information will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) on October 9, 2026. Applicants must be seniors in high school or have graduated high school.

The required documents must be submitted in hard copy format, either by mail or in-person, to Senator Lankford’s Tulsa office: 401 South Boston Avenue, Suite 2150, Tulsa, OK 74103. The documents must be received in one envelope by the deadline of October 9, 2026, to qualify for an interview.

Required Documents

A completed application will include:

  • Three (3) copies of your typed (not handwritten) essay of 500 words or less on why you would like to be nominated by Senator Lankford to attend a US Service Academy.
  • Three (3) passport-sized photographs with your name printed in permanent marker on the back of each photograph.
  • Three (3) copies of your high school and/or college transcript(s).
  • ACT and/or SAT scores: You may elect to send your ACT/SAT results directly to Senator Lankford’s Tulsa office when you take your exam, or,
    • Submit three (3) copies of your test scores with your packet, or,
    • If you do not have your test results, the office will use the ACT/SAT scores posted on your high school transcript.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation: Ask three different, non-family references to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Provide three (3) copies of each person’s letter of recommendation in your completed packet. Please do not send them separately or have the letters sent by the individual recommending. Include these letters in your final packet.

Once we have received your completed packet, we will confirm receipt. 

Interviews are conducted by a panel of three individuals who have served in or are currently serving in the U.S. military and/or who are familiar with the U.S. Service Academies.

Interview dates: Once the submission deadline has passed, you will be notified by email of the date and time of your interview. You can expect the interview process to take place in November 2026.

For more information on the nomination process, please call our Tulsa office at 918-581-7651.

For more information about the Service Academies, please refer to their respective websites below:

 

Academy Nomination Application