Term. a/an ____ is the surgical removal of plaque from the interior lining of an artery. Definition. artherectomy. Term. The genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape, is known as ____ anemia. Definition. sickle-cell anemia. Term. A/an ____ is a medication that slows the rate of the heartbeat.
The Bright Futures program handed out its first scholarships to students entering college in 1997. The program gave out $429 million in scholarships in the 2008-2009 school year, its high-water mark. But then the Great Recession hit, and lawmakers were forced to scale back.
1 The Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship is available to students graduating from a Tennessee public or private school with a minimum 3.75 GPA, and a minimum SAT score of 1280. 2  Eligible students may receive up to $1500 in scholarship funds to be divided between fall, spring, and summer semesters. The Tennessee Hope Access Grant is available to high school graduates with a minimum 2.75 GPA and an SAT score that falls between 860 and 970. 2  To be eligible students must have an annual family income of no more than $36,000.