장학금
A sum of money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, typically based on academic merit or financial need.
Examples
3 of 5장학금 신청 기간을 놓치지 마세요.
Do not miss the scholarship application period.
나 이번 학기에 장학금 탔어!
I got a scholarship this semester!
정부 장학금 제도가 확대되고 있습니다.
The government scholarship system is expanding.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jang (Encourage) + Hak (Learning) + Geum (Money) = Money to encourage learning.
Quick Quiz
철수는 성적이 좋아서 이번 학기에 ( )을 받았다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 장학금
Examples
장학금 신청 기간을 놓치지 마세요.
formalDo not miss the scholarship application period.
나 이번 학기에 장학금 탔어!
informalI got a scholarship this semester!
정부 장학금 제도가 확대되고 있습니다.
academicThe government scholarship system is expanding.
기업들은 우수 인재 유치를 위해 장학금을 지원합니다.
businessCompanies provide scholarships to attract top talent.
장학금 덕분에 학비 걱정 없이 공부할 수 있었다.
everydayThanks to the scholarship, I could study without worrying about tuition.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
장학생
scholarship student
장학 재단
scholarship foundation
장학 사업
scholarship program/business
Often Confused With
Jiwongeum is general financial support, while Janghakgeum is strictly for educational purposes.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS tasks about university life or government spending on education.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '장학금' for a salary or general prize money.
Memory Tip
Jang (Encourage) + Hak (Learning) + Geum (Money) = Money to encourage learning.
Word Origin
From 奬 (encourage), 學 (learning), and 金 (money).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Competition for scholarships is very high in Korea due to high tuition costs.
Quick Quiz
철수는 성적이 좋아서 이번 학기에 ( )을 받았다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 장학금
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