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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Funding came from Research Ireland, a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, and a research award from the Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
“I went to a cheap in-state school where my tuition was covered essentially because of sports scholarships,” as well as Georgia’s Hope Scholarship, awarded to students based on their academic performance.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
To claim a CalKIDS Scholarship account, students need:
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
She graduated with honors from Princeton University and studied in Italy on a Fulbright Scholarship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
“I got the Alegría Scholarship for three hundred and fifty dollars; the Kiwanis Club for two hundred and fifty; the Lions Club for two hundred; and the Madrinas Club for two hundred!”
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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