SCHOLARSHIP Definition & Meaning

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scholarship

[ skol-er-ship ]

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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

/ ˈ��ɒ��əʃɪ�� /

noun

academic achievement; erudition; learning
1. financial aid provided for a scholar because of academic merit
2. the position of a student who gains this financial aid
3. ( as modifier )
  a scholarship student
the qualities of a scholar

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of scholarship¹

First recorded in 1525–35; scholar + -ship

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Synonym Study

See learning.

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Philip was an avid reader and theatre lover who won a scholarship to Cardiff University to read Maths when he was only 16.

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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.

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Before her screen debut in “O’Hara, U.S. Treasury” in 1971, she accepted a scholarship to the Pasadena Playhouse.

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But Jesus has still remained an enigma to one of the country’s preeminent authorities in gospel scholarship in many ways.

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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.

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