scholarship
- 01 B1 Intermediate
money given by a school, college, or organisation to help a student pay for their education.
a grant-in-aid awarded to a student based on academic merit or financial need to support their education.
Simple“She won a full scholarship to study engineering at a top university.”
In context“The university offers several athletic scholarships to attract talented players who might otherwise struggle to afford the tuition fees.”
UsageOften used with the verbs 'award', 'win', or 'apply for'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
serious, detailed study of a subject by experts.
the methods, discipline, and collective body of knowledge produced by academic researchers.
Simple“The professor is famous for her excellent scholarship in ancient history.”
In context“Recent scholarship suggests that the document was actually written much later than previously assumed by historians.”
UsageUncountable in this sense; often modified by adjectives like 'rigorous', 'meticulous', or 'recent'.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
the high quality of someone's work and their dedication to learning.
the character, standards, or attainments of an individual scholar.
Simple“The book was praised for its deep scholarship and clear writing.”
In context“His lifelong commitment to scholarship earned him the respect of his peers across the entire faculty.”
Synonymsacademic excellence
Usage scholarship found · scholarship their achievements
“After being released in 2015 when he was a teenager, he took a scholarship in America.”
“JSTOR Daily provides context for current events using scholarship found in JSTOR, a digital library of academic journals, books, and other material.”
From scholar + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.