scholarship
Translation
scholarship, grant, bursary, erudition
Examples
She received a scholarship to college.
She received a scholarship to university.
His book is a work of great scholarship.
His book is a work of great scholarship.
Grammar Patterns
((a scholarship to/for + sth.)) money given to support a student's education. She won a scholarship to Cambridge.
((a work of scholarship)) a piece of advanced academic study. This book is a great work of scholarship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grant, bursary (for money); erudition, learning (for knowledge)
Etymology
From 'scholar' + '-ship', a suffix denoting a state or condition. The state of being a scholar.
Memory Tips
A 'scholar' might win a 'scholarship' (money) to continue their 'scholarship' (study).