Meaning & Definition of word "Scholarship"

Scholarship

/ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp/

1. A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievements.
- Example: She received a scholarship to attend a prestigious university due to her outstanding academic record.
2. The academic study or achievement; learning at a high level.
- Example: His scholarship in the field of medieval history earned him recognition in academic circles.
3. The body of knowledge resulting from the study and research in a particular field.
- Example: The scholarship on climate change continues to evolve as new data is discovered.

Middle English, from the word 'scholar' combined with the suffix '-ship' indicating a state or condition.

full scholarship:

A scholarship that covers all tuition and fees.

merit-based scholarship:

A scholarship awarded based on a student's academic or other achievements.

need-based scholarship:

A scholarship awarded based on the financial needs of the student.

scholar:

A person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study.

academic:

Relating to education and scholarship.

tuition:

The fee for instruction at a school, college, or university.

Meaning: Free money for school.

Example Sentence: If you ace those tests, you'll get a scholarship, which is basically free money for school.

Meaning: Cash for classes.

Example Sentence: I need to apply to more schools that offer cash for classes, or scholarships.