scholarship — A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- Tom's mom was so proud when he got a scholarship that she posted about it on every social media platform, including LinkedIn where she tagged his kindergarten teacher.
- The scholarship covers tuition, room, and board for four years.
- She's so dedicated to maintaining her scholarship that she studies even during commercial breaks while watching TV.
scholarship
NOUN[/ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/]
A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement
Financial support awarded to a student based on academic achievement or merit.
"Earned a scholarship through the hardship — now the whole world is my internship."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin 'schola' (school, learning community) combined with the Old English suffix '-ship' (denoting state, condition, or quality). It originally referred to the status or position of being a learned scholar within an academic institution.
Breakdown
scholar (from Latin 'scholaris', a person educated at a school) + -ship (Old English suffix meaning state, condition, or relationship).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Tom's mom was so proud when he got a scholarship that she posted about it on every social media platform, including LinkedIn where she tagged his kindergarten teacher.”
“The scholarship covers tuition, room, and board for four years.”
“She's so dedicated to maintaining her scholarship that she studies even during commercial breaks while watching TV.”
“Many universities offer scholarships to attract talented students.”
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