scholarship
A financial award granted to a student by an organization or institution to support their education, often based on academic achievement or other criteria. It can also refer to the high level of knowledge and academic research produced by a serious student or expert.
Examples
3 of 5She worked very hard in high school to earn a full scholarship to a prestigious university.
She studied diligently to receive complete financial funding for her college education.
The university's latest publication reflects a high standard of historical scholarship.
The new book shows a deep level of academic research and expert knowledge in history.
I'm hoping to land a scholarship so I don't have to take out so many loans.
I want to get a grant for school to avoid borrowing too much money.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Scholar' on a 'Ship' sailing towards their degree for free.
Quick Quiz
Because of her excellent grades, the university offered her a full ____ that covered all her tuition fees.
Correct!
The correct answer is: scholarship
Examples
She worked very hard in high school to earn a full scholarship to a prestigious university.
everydayShe studied diligently to receive complete financial funding for her college education.
The university's latest publication reflects a high standard of historical scholarship.
formalThe new book shows a deep level of academic research and expert knowledge in history.
I'm hoping to land a scholarship so I don't have to take out so many loans.
informalI want to get a grant for school to avoid borrowing too much money.
Rigorous scholarship is required to advance our understanding of quantum physics.
academicThorough and serious academic study is needed to improve our knowledge of physics.
Our company offers a scholarship program to support the professional development of our interns.
businessThe firm provides a financial grant scheme to help our interns pay for their studies.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
merit-based scholarship
funding awarded based on performance rather than financial need
full-ride scholarship
a scholarship that covers tuition, room, and board completely
standards of scholarship
the expected level of quality in academic work
Often Confused With
A fellowship usually refers to funding for post-graduate research or professional development, while a scholarship is often for undergraduate study.
Grant is a broad term for any non-repayable fund; a scholarship is specifically for education based on merit or specific criteria.
Usage Notes
Use 'scholarship' when talking about money for school (countable) or when discussing the quality of academic work and research (uncountable). It is most commonly used in academic contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'scholarship' when they mean 'tuition' (the cost of school). Remember: you pay tuition, but you receive a scholarship.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Scholar' on a 'Ship' sailing towards their degree for free.
Word Origin
From the Middle English 'scoler' (student) combined with the suffix '-ship' (denoting a state or condition).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western countries, scholarships are highly competitive and are a major way students avoid high student loan debt.
Quick Quiz
Because of her excellent grades, the university offered her a full ____ that covered all her tuition fees.
Correct!
The correct answer is: scholarship
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