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scholarship


Meanings
  • noun

    The granting of money or other resources, usually from a college or university, for a student to pursue education.

    - "She received a full scholarship to study engineering."
    - "The scholarship application deadline is approaching."
  • noun

    The body of knowledge on a particular subject.

    - "The scholarship on ancient Greek literature is vast."
    - "He is considered a leading scholar in his field."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

scholarly method , allowance , bursary , grant , stipend , subsidy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scholarship
jubilee , schmielie , felicity , piety
Variants
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scholarship , scholarships , Scholarship level , Scholarship levels , football scholarship , full scholarship , S level
Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'scholle' meaning 'school' and 'ship' meaning 'support'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded scholarship was awarded in ancient Greece in 525 BC?

  2. The most prestigious scholarship in the world is the Rhodes Scholarship, which was established in 1902.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grants: Scholarships are a type of grant that is awarded based on merit or financial need.

  2. Fellowships: Fellowships are similar to scholarships, but they often come with additional benefits such as a stipend and research opportunities.


Culture
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Scholarships have been an essential part of higher education since ancient times, with records of scholarships dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. In modern times, scholarships have become increasingly important due to the rising cost of education.

How to Memorize "scholarship"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a student receiving an envelope with a scholarship letter and a check inside.
    - Imagine a stack of books representing the vast amount of knowledge gained through a scholarship.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scholarship' with the word 'opportunity'.
    - Think of the word 'scholarship' as synonymous with 'financial aid'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SCHOLAR to remember the definition: Scholarships are Contingencies Helping Out Learners And Recipients.
    - Create a mnemonic sentence: 'Scholarships are my ticket to ride, they help me reach my educational goals, inside and outside.'


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