Scholarship

Definition

A scholarship is a financial award given to students based on their academic achievements, financial needs, or other criteria, to support their education at a school, college, or university.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈskɒlərˌʃɪp/
• Respelling: SKOL-er-ship (with "SKOL" as in "doll," "er" as a quick, neutral sound, and "ship" as in "ship")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈskɒləʃɪp/
• Respelling: SKOL-uh-ship (with "SKOL" as in "doll," "uh" indicating a schwa sound, and "ship" as in "ship")

In both dialects, "scholarship" has a pronunciation that emphasizes the first syllable, "SKOL," with the remaining syllables flowing quickly and smoothly. The main difference lies in the representation of the middle vowel sound, which is slightly more neutral or schwa-like in British English, indicated by "uh."

Etymology

The term "scholarship" is derived from the Old French "escolership" which refers to the status or office of a scholar. This, in turn, is rooted in Latin "scholāris," relating to a school or education.

Derivatives

• Scholar
• Scholarly
• Scholarship winner
• Scholarship fund
• Scholarization

Synonyms

• Fellowship
• Bursary
• Grant

Antonyms

• Tuition fee
• Debt
• Loan

Usage

The term "scholarship" is commonly used in educational settings, referring to financial support given to students to help cover tuition fees, books, and living expenses during their studies. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria including academic performance, financial need, community involvement, and specific talents or skills.

Related Terms

• Financial Aid
• Tuition
• Grant
• Bursary
• Fellowship

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Financial Aid Award:Monetary support provided to students to help finance their education.‍
• Example: He received a full scholarship to attend the university based on his academic achievements.

• Merit-based Award:Financial support granted based on academic or other forms of merit.‍
• Example: Her athletic talents earned her a scholarship to a top sports college.

• Need-based Award:Monetary support provided to students based on financial need.‍
• Example: The scholarship covered her tuition fees, allowing her to focus on her studies without financial worry.

• Specific-Criteria Award:Scholarships provided based on specific criteria, such as field of study, ethnicity, community involvement, etc.‍
• Example: The scholarship for women in STEM fields provided her the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming an engineer.