B1nouneducation
US/ˈskɑː.lər.ʃɪp/
UK/ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp/
money given to a student to pay for their studies, usually because they are very good
In context
She won a full scholarship to study engineering in Australia.
Without a scholarship, his family could never have paid the fees.
The university offers scholarships to students from rural provinces.
Words that go with scholarship
verb + noun
- win a scholarshipHe worked hard for two years to win a scholarship.
- award a scholarshipThe foundation awards a scholarship to ten students each year.
adjective + noun
- full scholarshipA full scholarship covers tuition, housing and a monthly allowance.
verb + preposition
- apply for a scholarshipYou must apply for a scholarship before the end of March.
noun + preposition
- scholarship toShe got a scholarship to a top school in Singapore.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I received a scholarship of Japan.Correct: I received a scholarship from the Japanese government.