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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These meetings resulted in scholarships, conservation funds, women’s health initiatives, documentary films and exchange programs.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Their intent was to promote a scholarship for female chefs, but the execution backfired.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Tickets are $210-260; discounts and scholarships are available.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Questions about the scholarship can be directed to the Medical Staff Office at 219-861-8855.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Their intent was to promote a scholarship for female chefs, but the execution backfired.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Tickets are $210-260; discounts and scholarships are available.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Questions about the scholarship can be directed to the Medical Staff Office at 219-861-8855.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholarship
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“Scholarship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholarship. Accessed 18 Mar. 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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