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scholarship
noun/ˈskɒləʃɪp/Band 6
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“scholarship” is a Band 6 noun that means a grant of financial support awarded to a student on the basis of achievement. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
A grant of financial support awarded to a student on the basis of achievement.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “She won a full scholarship to study abroad.”
- “The university offers scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
grantbursaryawardfellowship
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
win a scholarshipaward a scholarshipmerit-based scholarship
Common phrases
on a scholarship
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Frequently asked questions
What does “scholarship” mean?
A grant of financial support awarded to a student on the basis of achievement.
How do you use “scholarship” in a sentence?
For example: “She won a full scholarship to study abroad.”
What are some synonyms for “scholarship”?
Synonyms include grant, bursary, award, fellowship.
Is “scholarship” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 6 vocabulary, and collocations such as win a scholarship, award a scholarship, merit-based scholarship help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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