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

With time running out to find a way to pay for college and also play football, running back Zander Lewis of Corona Centennial received a last-minute scholarship offer from Virginia Military Institute and signed Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

And for many families, the scholarships could be large enough to change enrollment decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

She wanted to go to university but discovered there would be no scholarship to pay for it.

From Literature

While this is unquestionably a work of scholarship, it’s refreshingly jargon-free and accessible to most readers of Morrison’s novels and essays.

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, he returned to Notre Dame to present two scholarship awards from his foundation given annually to a boy and girl who demonstrates character and commitment to their community.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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