<p>I just found out my best friend is somewhat like those in that thread. He’s applying for NROTC, but he’s only doing it for the money, he has no desire to serve. He’ll probably end up getting the scholarship, as he’s going to be my class’ valedictorian and his dad, mom, and brother were in/are in ROTC. It really ticked me off when I learned that today, but I’m hesitant to tell him what I think as his dad will be writing some letters of recommendation for me, and I don’t think he’d be too happy if he found out I was telling his son he shouldn’t apply for a scholarship. I don’t think people should even apply if their main priority isn’t serving in the military. If I don’t get into any of the academies and am turned down for all the ROTC scholarships I’ll just go to college and enroll in ROTC, and if I can’t do that for some reason I’ll just enlist, and hopefully end up following my father’s footsteps (mustang in USMC)</p>