scholarship
SKO-luh-shihp
Scholarship (noun) means Money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, usually based on merit or need. Example: “He applied for a scholarship because his family could not afford the fees.”
noun
1
Money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, usually based on merit or need.
"He applied for a scholarship because his family could not afford the fees."
"The school offers a music scholarship to talented young players."
"She won a full scholarship to study engineering."
2
Serious academic research and knowledge, or the quality of a scholar's work.
"Her careful scholarship made the book a trusted reference for historians."
"The essay shows real scholarship, with every source checked and clearly credited."
"The professor's scholarship on Roman law is widely cited."
How to use scholarship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFinancial support for a student's studies, or high-level academic work and knowledge.
Common pairings
full scholarship
academic scholarship
award a scholarship
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Word forms
- Plural
- scholarships
- Third person singular
- scholarships
- Past tense
- scholarshiped, scholarshipped
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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.
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