gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit