scholarship
word
Definition
A scholarship is money given to a student to help pay for education, usually because of academic achievement, talent, or financial need. It can also mean serious academic study and deep knowledge in a subject.
Usage & Nuances
The most common meaning in everyday English is financial aid for education: 'get a scholarship', 'apply for a scholarship', 'full scholarship'. In academic writing, 'scholarship' can also mean high-quality research or learning; this use is more formal. Do not confuse it with 'tuition', which is the fee itself, or 'grant', which is broader.
Example Sentences
She got a scholarship to study engineering.
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He applied for a scholarship last month.
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The university offers a scholarship for low-income students.
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Without that scholarship, I wouldn't have been able to attend college.
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Her latest book shows real scholarship, not just opinion.
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She's on a full scholarship, so tuition isn't a problem for her.
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