scholarship
Scholarship (noun) means money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, usually based on merit or need. Example: “She won a full scholarship to study engineering.”
How to Use Scholarship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFinancial support for a student's studies, or high-level academic work and knowledge.
Word Forms
scholarshiped past tense, scholarshipped past tense, scholarships plural, scholarships singular
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She won a full _____ to study engineering.
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What does “scholarship” mean?
The word “scholarship” means money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, usually based on merit or need. In plain terms, financial support for a student's studies, or high-level academic work and knowledge.
How do you pronounce “scholarship”?
“Scholarship” is pronounced SKO-luh-shihp (/ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “scholarship” in a sentence?
Here is “scholarship” used in a sentence: “She won a full scholarship to study engineering.”
What part of speech is “scholarship”?
“Scholarship” is a noun.
Is “scholarship” a common word?
“Scholarship” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “scholarship” have?
“Scholarship” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, usually based on merit or need.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a bursary?
A scholarship is money awarded to a student, often on the basis of merit or achievement, though it can also reflect need. A bursary is usually awarded specifically on financial need to help a student who could not otherwise afford to study.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a grant?
A scholarship is money given to a student to support their education, typically based on merit or need. A grant is broader funding, often awarded for a specific project or research purpose and not necessarily tied to a student's tuition.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a fellowship?
A scholarship usually supports a student, often at undergraduate level, with money toward their education. A fellowship is more often awarded to graduate students or researchers to fund advanced study, research, or a professional post.