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.
For a student who is already receiving a merit-based award from Washington and Lee, the National Merit Award is $750. For a student who is not receiving merit-based aid from Washington and Lee, the National Merit Award is $750. In addition, these students will receive a $3000 Gaines Scholarship which will be renewed each year and which will not increase or decrease in value, provided the recipient maintains a 3.3 grade point average.