Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
Proudly Representing Maryland's 7th District

U.S. Military Service Academies

I have the honor and privilege of nominating deserving young men and women who are residents of the 7th Congressional district for appointment to the United States Service Academies.  Interested candidates should download and print the 7th District Nomination Newsletter, which explains my nomination process and requirements, and the sample nomination request letter. 

For information on the Military Service Academies, you may also refer to the following links below to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Military Academy, and the United States Naval Academy.  Nomination requests must be made in writing and forwarded to my office no later than October of the year preceding your intended application (for example, students interested in attending an Academy starting in 2001 should request a nomination from my office no later than October, 2000).  For additional information about the Academies or my nomination process, please contact the Catonsville district office.

United States Air Force Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Military Academy

United States Naval Academy

Congressional Page Program

What Does a Page Do?
Page duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence, answering telephones in the Members' Cloakroom, and preparing the House Floor for sessions. A rotation system is practiced so that every Page has an opportunity to experience the various areas of Congressional service.  Pages are compensated for their services and room and board is provided in the Page Residence Hall.

Who is Eligible?
Applicants must be high school juniors, at least sixteen years old, and be able to work for the U.S. House of Representatives for one semester. Four semesters are available: Fall, Spring, and two Summer sessions.  A minimum 3.0 grade point average is required in order to be considered for the page program. 

How do I Apply?
All pages must be sponsored by a Member of Congress. Traditionally, the Majority Party is awarded 54 Pages per semester, and the Minority Party receives 12.  These positions are awarded to Members based on seniority.  If you are interested in becoming a page and are a resident of the 7th Congressional district in Maryland, please contact my D.C. office.

Elijah E. Cummings Youth Program in Israel

Freshman and sophomore year high school students, who reside in the 7th Congressional district, may qualify to study in Israel during the summer of their junior year.  Please any of my district office for more information on the program. 

Scholarships

While I do not have scholarship funds at my disposal through the House of Representatives, I do have the ability to nominate deserving students for scholarships through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. If you are interested in learning more about these scholarship opportunities, please send me a letter requesting more information. Please include your complete name, home address, and phone number so that my staff can contact you with the details.

Helpful Education Links and Online Resources

Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via the Web
Find scholarships on the Internet -- Central Scholarship Bureau

Scholarship Links
Free Scholarship Information Network
FastAid -- Scholarship Search Service
College Board Online -- Scholarships
The Scholarship Page
CollegeEdge -- Admissions and Scholarship Information
The Mining Company -- Admissions and Scholarship Information
GoCollege
ScholarStuff -- Colleges & Universities
National Academy of American Scholars -- Scholarships
Education World
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
United Negro College Fund
VarsityLink -- Athletic Scholarships

General Education Resources
The White House for Kids
National Parent Information Network
School Safety Information
Gateway to Educational Materials
Education Resource Site Directory
Education World
Family Education Network
The Well Connected Educator
Learning Communities Network
Kid Info
National Parent Information Network
School.Net
Study Web