full scholarship
noun
: an amount of money that is given by a school, an organization, etc., to a student and that pays all of a student's tuition
attending college on a full scholarship
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Trea delayed his entry into the major league to play baseball for the Wolfpack, while Kristen had a full scholarship in gymnastics.
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile Angie is class president, has won a full scholarship to college, stars in the school musicals, has two jobs; no drugs, alcohol or smoking.
—R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Angie is class president, has won a full scholarship to college, stars in the school musicals, has two jobs; no drugs, alcohol or smoking.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Her selection for the QuestBridge National College Match, resulting in a full scholarship to Rice University, is a fitting tribute to her resilience.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile Angie is class president, has won a full scholarship to college, stars in the school musicals, has two jobs; no drugs, alcohol or smoking.
—R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Angie is class president, has won a full scholarship to college, stars in the school musicals, has two jobs; no drugs, alcohol or smoking.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Her selection for the QuestBridge National College Match, resulting in a full scholarship to Rice University, is a fitting tribute to her resilience.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Full scholarship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20scholarship. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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