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.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship program. The NCAA awards up to 174 postgraduate scholarships annually. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The one-time non-renewable scholarships of $7,500 are awarded three times a year corresponding to each sport season (fall, winter and spring). Each sports season there are 29 scholarships available for men and 29 scholarships available for women for use in an accredited graduate program.