scholarship

noun

ˈskä-lər-ˌship How to pronounce scholarship (audio)
Definition of scholarshipnext
as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated the historian's new book displays a remarkable level of scholarship

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How does the noun scholarship differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of scholarship are erudition, knowledge, and learning. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

When might erudition be a better fit than scholarship?

The synonyms erudition and scholarship are sometimes interchangeable, but erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

Where would knowledge be a reasonable alternative to scholarship?

Although the words knowledge and scholarship have much in common, knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

When is learning a more appropriate choice than scholarship?

The words learning and scholarship are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

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Recent Examples of scholarship Starting with funding, business leaders can contribute to educational scholarships and other funds, such as internship stipends and transportation subsidies. —Gary Ivory, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 Florida, meanwhile, has seen remarkable growth in families applying for education choice scholarships, which are now available regardless of income and which can help fund a diverse array of educational services for individual students. —Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025 Every student receives a scholarship that pays a portion of the tuition, and payment plans are provided. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025 There are some historical peculiarities that even patient scholarship cannot fully explain. —Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for scholarship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarship
  1. literacy
  2. knowledge
  3. education
  4. learning
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  • Our mission is to increase access to books and their authors, hold space for community conversations guided by books and their authors and to increase critical literacy and the love of reading for all ages.
    — American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 25 July 2025
  • The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
    — Collin Binkley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Definition of literacy
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  • Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.
    — Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Volunteer for projects involving AI implementation or process improvement to gain practical knowledge and demonstrate your commitment to evolving with organizational needs.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • That means investing in training, education partnerships and internal mobility.
    — Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
  • Transparency, education and subtle peer influence tend to go a long way.
    — Andy Elliott, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Definition of education
Noun
  • Lack of quality sleep, which is essential for a child’s development and learning.
    — Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
  • The apartment complex has a learning center for after-school and summer learning programs, a food pantry offering no-cost food to residents, laundry facilities, a courtyard, picnic areas, green space and a playscape.
    — Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Definition of learning

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