scholarship
nounBand 6
UKˈskɒləʃɪp
USˈskɑːlərˌʃɪp
A grant of financial support awarded to a student on the basis of achievement.
She won a full scholarship to study abroad.
The university offers scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds.
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