Answering some quick questions...
Adrienne L. Stanish is at the AFA right now. She was a 3 year member on team 234 Cyber Blue and one of my best friends through high school. If you have questions I can try to get you in contact with her.
Flying---
It's interesting how you get different slots. First, you have to PQ (pilot qualify). For AFROTC, this is an AMAZINGLY competitive process. It is based on a few things, including GPA, Commander's Ranking, AFOQT score, flying time, etc. I know that in Marine and Navy you have a little better chance of getting in but it is still competitive. Also, you DO NOT have to be an Aero Engr. (nor do you have to be on scholarship) to fly. It is not major specific by any standards. Normally, you find out if you got a pilot or navigator slot second semester of your junior year. Once you go to flight school, you have to be qualified to fly different planes. Again, EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE!
Scholarship---
There are a lot of scholarships available for all ROTC programs, however, not everyone doing ROTC is on scholarship. Actually, more than 60% i think aren't on scholarship. I'm pretty sure the scholarship phase for the 05-06 school year is over and has been for a while. Normally you have to do the first part before december of your senior year.
In General---
From spending a year in AFROTC at Purdue University (The Greatest Detachment in the USA), let me tell you that it is no cake-walk. It could be the hardest thing I've ever done. I will not be continuing in AFROTC, but am very thankful for the opportunities that it has given me. For me the reasons are personal. However, I thank God every day that there are those who will make the decision to serve and fight. My thoughts and prayers are with you all every day.
The military is a great way to start out your career, especially in a technical career. It will immediately put you in a leadership role and force you to prove yourself. Former military persons are in high demand in the commercial sector.
If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me at
ccfultz@purdue.edu and I'll do all I can to answer questions or get you in contact with those who can help you out.
Thank you and God Bless America.