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.
As a part of the Sallie Mae Scholarship Fund, the Unmet Need Scholarship Program provides low income families with coveted college cash. Eligibility is limited to families with a combined annual income of less than $30,000. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 each, and are designed as supplemental scholarships that fill âunmetâ financial aid need of $1,000 or more.