SMART Scholarship
Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation
http://smart.asee.org/Here is a program I just learned of that seems similar to ROTC but incurs a DoD civilian scientist commitment rather than military service.
We�ll be looking at this again in a few years.
2009 recipient here
I wouldn't say that it's very similar to ROTC. Yes, there is a service commitment, but while you're at school, you're not participating in any activities. In fact, all you really have to do to stay in the program is get good grades and don't end up in jail.
I've also started a website where you can get some good application information.
http://thesmartforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3
