B2noun1K

UK/["/ˈskɒləʃɪp/"]/US/["/ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/"]/

Meaning of Scholarship

In simple words: Money given to help pay for education.

Scholarship in a sentence

  • She **won a scholarship** to study at Stanford.
  • He went to drama school on a scholarship.
  • She was awarded a scholarship to Columbia University.
  • The Fund awards four scholarships every year.
  • Two of the boys are on football scholarships.
  • a magnificent work of scholarship
  • Oxford became one of the great centres of medieval scholarship.
  • Her two books maintain the highest standards of scholarship.
  • He wrote in the tradition of German scholarship.

How to use Scholarship

Commonly used in educational contexts. It's appropriate when discussing financial aid for students, but avoid using it in casual conversations without relevant context.

Grammar pattern

scholarship + noun (e.g., scholarship program)

Memory hint

Think of 'school' and 'gift' together — a gift to help you go to school!

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Collocations with Scholarship

Synonyms for Scholarship

Opposites of Scholarship

Common mistakes with Scholarship

  • Confusing 'scholarship' with 'grant' - they are different types of financial aid.
  • Using 'scholarships' in contexts where 'scholarship funds' is more appropriate.
  • Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'sch' sound.

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Frequently asked questions about Scholarship

What does Scholarship mean?

Money given to help pay for education.

What is the definition of Scholarship?

an amount of money given to somebody by an organization to help pay for their education

How do you use Scholarship in a sentence?

She **won a scholarship** to study at Stanford.

Can you give another example of Scholarship?

He went to drama school on a scholarship.

What are synonyms for Scholarship?

Common alternatives include learning.

What is the opposite of Scholarship?

Opposite meanings include debt, cost.

What words go with Scholarship?

It commonly pairs with college, student, academic, earn, gain, get, programme/​program, scheme, student, on a scholarship, scholarship to.

What are common mistakes when using Scholarship?

Confusing 'scholarship' with 'grant' - they are different types of financial aid. Using 'scholarships' in contexts where 'scholarship funds' is more appropriate. Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'sch' sound.

How do you pronounce Scholarship?

US: /["/ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/"]/, UK: /["/ˈskɒləʃɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Scholarship?

Commonly used in educational contexts. It's appropriate when discussing financial aid for students, but avoid using it in casual conversations without relevant context.

What CEFR level is Scholarship?

"Scholarship" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.