scholarship

[skol-er-ship]

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.

scholarship

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scholarship¹

First recorded in 1525–35; scholar + -ship

Synonym Study

See learning.

Example Sentences

After school in Leeds, he won a scholarship to Newcastle University to study fine art, then moved to London to study at The Central School for Speech and Drama.

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Coach DJ Gay said Harris picked up 10 scholarship offers just from his summer performances, with recruiters seeing a hint of his potential.

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He received a full scholarship to study guitar at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., but transferred to the New School in New York.

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Taiwan's assistance to it has been hands-on: agricultural experts working side by side with locals, medical teams in small clinics, funding for local entrepreneurs, and inviting students to Taiwan on scholarships.

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Strolling through the rooms, visitors may not immediately appreciate the enormous amount of scholarship that was necessary to assemble the show.

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Related Words

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