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scholarship
[ skol-er-ship ]
noun
- learning; knowledge acquired by study; the academic attainments of a scholar.
- a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to pursue their studies.
- the position or status of a student who has been granted money or other aid to pursue their studies.
- a foundation to provide financial assistance to students.
scholarship
/ ˈɒəʃɪ /
noun
- academic achievement; erudition; learning
- financial aid provided for a scholar because of academic merit
- the position of a student who gains this financial aid
- ( as modifier )
a scholarship student
- the qualities of a scholar
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of scholarship1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Garcia, an athlete, would devote himself to cheer routines and stunts in high school — he was later awarded a cheerleading scholarship to the University of Nebraska, where he studied exercise science.
Before her screen debut in “O’Hara, U.S. Treasury” in 1971, she accepted a scholarship to the Pasadena Playhouse.
But Jesus has still remained an enigma to one of the country’s preeminent authorities in gospel scholarship in many ways.
The Department of Education issued guidance in February to all schools and universities saying diversity programs — such as minority-focused scholarships and Black and Latino graduation ceremonies — put them at risk of losing federal grants.
He serves as the name and face of a scholarship fund that has awarded more than a quarter million dollars to students.
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