scholarship
Americannoun
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learning; knowledge acquired by study; the academic attainments of a scholar.
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a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to pursue their studies.
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the position or status of a student who has been granted money or other aid to pursue their studies.
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a foundation to provide financial assistance to students.
noun
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academic achievement; erudition; learning
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financial aid provided for a scholar because of academic merit
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the position of a student who gains this financial aid
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( as modifier )
a scholarship student
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the qualities of a scholar
Synonym Usage
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Etymology
Origin of scholarship
Explanation
Scholarship is the research done by academics. Or if you receive a scholarship, you're getting an award that will help pay the cost of tuition at school. If you're getting ready for college, chances are you're also looking to see if any scholarships are available. A scholarship is a great thing to get: it means you don't have to pay full tuition to go to a school. Scholarships are awarded for good grades, athletic success, and other accomplishments. Once you get in to school, you'll be engaged in another kind of scholarship — the kind that has to do with research, studying, and higher learning.
Vocabulary lists containing scholarship
The Vocabulary of College
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Example Sentences
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I have a memorial scholarship fund in his honor.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Long known as a centre of Islamic scholarship and city wary of Muammar Gaddafi's authoritarian rule, Derna became a stronghold of Al-Qaeda and later the Islamic State group after the 2011 uprising.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The 1990 graduate of South Hills High was passionate about learning the game, walked on to the golf team at the University of Oregon and eventually earned a scholarship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The association is also offering financial support to scholarship winners who wish to travel back to Washington DC for the dinner, Jiang said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I didn’t explain that without a scholarship, I couldn’t come back.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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