The Navy s annual call for Seaman to Admiral–21 (STA–21) program applications is now on the streets.
This year s board will meet in September, according to NAVADMIN 094/21 released on May 12. To be considered, initial applications must be postmarked on or before July 1.
Navy officials recommend not waiting until the July 1 deadline. Instead, early submission is encouraged as it allows time for feedback to the Sailor if their package is missing required documents or if anything is not readable, the message said.
Those needing additional documentation have until Aug. 1 to submit any additions to their applications.
The message announced temporary changes to policy this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, impacts to the availability of college aptitude and fitness testing have resulted in exceptions to policy and alternate ways to fulfill those requirements and documentation.
Seaman to Admiral-21 applications open 1 hour ago Naval Science Institute Seaman to Admiral-21 students at Officer Training Command Newport, R.I., listen during a class on compasses and navigational equipment. (MC2 Derien Luce/Navy) Sailors can now apply for the Seaman to Admiral–21 undergraduate and commissioning program. Sailors selected for the program will keep their current paygrade while collecting a paycheck and attending undergraduate courses full time, along with a $10,000 annual tuition stipend. Sailors may also utilize their GI Bill for additional expenses. Applications require a personal statement, which is where the Navy advises sailors to detail their experience with high school activities, including sports, and delineate why thay aare interested in becoming an officer.