WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will host four Academy Days this month for West Virginia students interested in learning more about opportunities at the U.S. service academies and available Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) 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. 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,” Senator Capito said.

During the events, various service academy admissions representatives and local ROTC scholarship program representatives will be available to answer questions and members of Senator Capito’s staff will provide information regarding her academy nomination application process. A representative of the Department of Defense’s Medical Examination Review Board will be present on September 19, 2026. 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 2026 Academy Days events include:

Eastern Panhandle
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson High School
Address: 4141 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, W.Va. 25442

Northern West Virginia
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: University High School
Address: 131 Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown, W.Va. 26508

Charleston Area
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: South Charleston High School
Address: 1 Eagle Way, South Charleston, W.Va. 25309

Southern West Virginia
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Woodrow Wilson High School (Auditorium)
Address: 400 Stanaford Road, Beckley, W.Va. 25801

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