scholarship
noun
schol·ar·ship
ˈskä-lər-ˌship 
Examples of scholarship in a Sentence
She got a scholarship to Yale University.
The organization is offering five $5,000 scholarships.
The essay is a work of serious scholarship.
The book is about his life and scholarship.
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Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 28 July 2025
Scaling momentum for the global stage While studying at UC Berkeley, Espinoza took a key piece of advice from a scholarship (Cal Alumni Association Leadership Award) interview to heart and began to focus on scaling the work his mother had started.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 July 2025
What scholarships are being contested at other schools?
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
The brand is also continuing its partnership with the United Negro College Fund, supporting HBCU scholarships and fostering early talent development and recruitment opportunities.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
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“Scholarship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholarship. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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scholarship
noun
schol·ar·ship
ˈskäl-ər-ˌship
1
: money given (as by a college) to a student to help pay for further education
2
: the character, qualities, or achievements of a scholar
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