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VIRGINIA BRIEFING
Sami al-Arian is accused of refusing to testify in an anti-terrorism inquiry in Northern Virginia.
(Chris O'meara - AP)
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Aid Set for Low-Income Students
Virginia Tech is starting an academic scholarship for high school students from low-income families.
The Presidential Scholarship Initiative will cover tuition, fees and on-campus room and board for up to 50 low-income students from Virginia starting in fall 2009.
The competitive scholarship can be renewed annually for four years if a student maintains a 3.0 grade-point average.
School officials said the financial aid package is being funded by several university sources. It will give strong consideration to first-generation college students from traditionally underserved areas.
Once fully in place, up to 200 students will benefit from the program, which also will offer academic support and faculty mentoring.
-- Associated Press
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