B1 noun Neutral

장학금

/tɕaŋɦak͈kɯm/

A sum of money awarded to a student to help pay for their education, typically based on academic merit or financial need.

Examples

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장학금 신청 기간을 놓치지 마세요.

Do not miss the scholarship application period.

2

나 이번 학기에 장학금 탔어!

I got a scholarship this semester!

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정부 장학금 제도가 확대되고 있습니다.

The government scholarship system is expanding.

Word Family

Noun
장학금
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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

1

장학금 신청 기간을 놓치지 마세요.

formal

Do not miss the scholarship application period.

2

나 이번 학기에 장학금 탔어!

informal

I got a scholarship this semester!

3

정부 장학금 제도가 확대되고 있습니다.

academic

The government scholarship system is expanding.

4

기업들은 우수 인재 유치를 위해 장학금을 지원합니다.

business

Companies provide scholarships to attract top talent.

5

장학금 덕분에 학비 걱정 없이 공부할 수 있었다.

everyday

Thanks to the scholarship, I could study without worrying about tuition.

Word Family

Noun
장학금

Common Collocations

장학금을 받다 to receive a scholarship
장학금을 타다 to win/get a scholarship (colloquial)
성적 장학금 merit-based scholarship
전액 장학금 full scholarship
장학금 혜택 scholarship benefits

Common Phrases

장학생

scholarship student

장학 재단

scholarship foundation

장학 사업

scholarship program/business

Often Confused With

장학금 vs 지원금

Jiwongeum is general financial support, while Janghakgeum is strictly for educational purposes.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS tasks about university life or government spending on education.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '장학금' for a salary or general prize money.

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Memory Tip

Jang (Encourage) + Hak (Learning) + Geum (Money) = Money to encourage learning.

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Word Origin

From 奬 (encourage), 學 (learning), and 金 (money).

Grammar Patterns

~에게 장학금을 주다 (to give a scholarship to ~)
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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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