Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will host four Academy Days in September for West Virginia students interested in learning more about opportunities at the U.S. service academies and available Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarships.

“I encourage all West Virginia students, parents, and educators interested in learning more about this incredible opportunity to attend one of my Academy Days throughout September,” Capito said. “Doing so will provide them, and their families, with a better understanding of what it means to attend the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military/West Point, and Naval Academies, or obtain an ROTC scholarship.”

During the events, various service academy admissions representatives and local ROTC scholarship program representatives will be available to answer questions and members of Capito’s staff will provide information regarding her academy nomination application process.

The Department of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will present on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28, 2025. An appointment to a U.S. Service Academy is a fully funded education opportunity valued from $240,000 to more than $400,000.

Senator Capito’s Fall 2025 Academy Days events include:

Charleston Area

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Location: South Charleston High School Address: 1 Eagle Way, South Charleston, W.Va. 25309

Southern West Virginia

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Location: Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium
  • Address: 400 Stanaford Road, Beckley, W.Va. 25801

Eastern Panhandle

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Location: Jefferson High School
  • Address: 4141 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, W.Va. 25442

Northern West Virginia

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 28
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.
  • Location: University High School
  • Address: 131 Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown, W.Va. 26508