Scholarships Meaning in English

word · lemma: scholarship

US

ˈskɑɫɝˌʃɪps

SKAH-ler-ships

UK

skˈɒləʃˌɪps

SKOL-uh-ships

Definition

A scholarship is financial help given to a student to pay for their studies, usually because of good grades or special talents. 'Scholarships' is the plural form, meaning more than one.

Usage & Nuances

'Scholarships' is used for all types of financial awards for students, not just for academics. Common collocations: 'apply for scholarships', 'receive scholarships'. Don't confuse with 'grants' (often need-based) or 'loans' (must be repaid). Mainly used in academic and semi-formal contexts.

• Spanish: becas
• Portuguese (BR): bolsas de estudo
• Portuguese (PT): bolsas de estudo
• Chinese (Simplified): 奖学金
• Chinese (Traditional): 獎學金
• Hindi: छात्रवृत्तियाँ
• Arabic: المنح الدراسية
• Bengali: স্কলারশিপ - বৃত্তি
• Russian: стипендии
• Japanese: 奨学金
• Vietnamese: học bổng
• Korean: 장학금
• Turkish: burslar - öğrenci bursları
• Urdu: وظائف - اسکالرشپ
• Indonesian: beasiswa

Example Sentences

Many students rely on scholarships to pay for college.

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She received two scholarships for her excellent grades.

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Universities offer many different scholarships each year.

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Thanks to several scholarships, I graduated without student debt.

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There are scholarships available for athletes as well as artists.

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Did you hear about any new scholarships this semester?

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