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

Equihua’s trust in herself is what led her from a scholarship at Parsons School of Design to an in-house designer for luxury womenswear brands to leaping headfirst into her own label.

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CHICAGO—Growing up in a low-income household on Chicago’s South Side, Jenae Crockett earned good grades and a partial scholarship to college.

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Founded around 2000 BCE in Mesopotamia, Babylon grew into the largest city of its time and became a thriving center of culture and scholarship.

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As well as a memorial, there are also plans for a scholarship in Laidlaw's name to encourage the next generation of pipers.

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Together, your salaries will likely affect your children’s eligibility for federal, state and college-based aid, including grants, loans, work-study programs and scholarships.

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Related Words

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