Beca (en. Scholarship)

/ˈbe.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Grant or financial support for university students.

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

Ella recibió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.

Aid granted by public or private institutions to promote education.

Scholarships are awarded to students with high academic performance.

Las becas son otorgadas a estudiantes con alto rendimiento académico.

Funding that covers total or partial educational expenses.

I want to apply for a scholarship to be able to attend university.

Quiero solicitar una beca para poder asistir a la universidad.

From the Latin 'bēca,' which refers to a donation or financial aid.

to apply for a scholarship

to request financial support for studies.

solicitar una beca

full scholarship

financial aid that covers all expenses.

beca completa

partial scholarship

financial aid that covers only some expenses.

beca parcial

grant

financial contribution granted for a specific purpose.

subvención

study

action of learning and acquiring knowledge.

estudio

university

institution of higher education.

universidad

Work scholarship

I got a work scholarship that pays me while I study.

Conseguí una beca de chamba que me paga mientras estudio.

Government scholarship

The government scholarship has helped me pay for my books.

La beca del gobierno me ha ayudado a pagar mis libros.