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

And the best recommendation that exists for anyone is to go, check the original sources. .. it's worth bringing your own scholarship to this kind of coverage because we're all limiting it in some ways.

From Salon

After high school, Jones attended Seattle University and earned a scholarship to what’s now the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

From Los Angeles Times

He was class president in high school and starred in multiple sports, earning an athletic scholarship to Baylor, where he captained the football team.

From Los Angeles Times

High school athletes heading to college on scholarship no longer sign a letter of intent.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s more than being good in swimming or softball that earned them that college scholarship.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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