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

Foreign students, who pay nearly twice as much as Australian students on average, prop up some institutions, subsidising research, scholarships, and domestic study fees.

From BBC

This appealed to Hernandez, who as a teenager in 2013, received a scholarship to attend a Girls Rock Camp in another city.

From Los Angeles Times

If Oregon hadn’t offered him a football scholarship, Herbert has said he could have tried the MLB draft.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the organization has funneled $500 million to Bay Area organizations focused on early childhood education, scholarships, housing and job training since its founding nearly two decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the organization has funneled $500 million to Bay Area organizations focused on early childhood education, school scholarships, housing and job training since its founding nearly two decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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