scholarship

American  

[skol-er-ship] / ˈskɒl ərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. learning; knowledge acquired by study; the academic attainments of a scholar.

2. a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to pursue their studies.

3. the position or status of a student who has been granted money or other aid to pursue their studies.

4. a foundation to provide financial assistance to students.

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scholarship British  

/ ˈskɒləʃɪp /

noun

1. academic achievement; erudition; learning

2. 1. financial aid provided for a scholar because of academic merit

   2. the position of a student who gains this financial aid

   3. ( as modifier )

      a scholarship student

3. the qualities of a scholar

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Related Words

See learning.

Etymology

Origin of scholarship

First recorded in 1525–35; scholar + -ship

Example Sentences

They offered only a partial scholarship and said I had to earn the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Power of Life” is packed with admirable scholarship; the author is an excellent stylist and accomplished historian.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first in his family to go to college, Mr. Blankfein was 16 when he arrived at Harvard on a full scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before they get to scholarship level, players would be assessed at 14 to see what education pathway suits them - whether they are academic or more practically inclined.

From BBC

At 16, I did get offered a university scholarship in the US and also had the chance to go and play in Ecuador, but my mum said no, because we were going back to London.

From BBC

Related Words

• assistance
• award
• charity
• donation
• fellowship
• financial aid
• reward