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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Cartwright was widely respected for his scholarship and steady presence in academic and ethical discourse, particularly in the development of Black religious studies and social ethics curricula.
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Steeped in a lifetime of scholarship and on-site study, the pair summarized what’s currently known about Chacoan culture.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Through Pell Grants, scholarships and state and institutional financial aid, she's managed to avoid taking out any student loans, public or private, so far.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Please follow these guidelines: 1) Must be an Arkansan or have graduated from a school in Arkansas.
2) Received an award, scholarship, medal or promotion.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Steeped in a lifetime of scholarship and on-site study, the pair summarized what’s currently known about Chacoan culture.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Through Pell Grants, scholarships and state and institutional financial aid, she's managed to avoid taking out any student loans, public or private, so far.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Please follow these guidelines: 1) Must be an Arkansan or have graduated from a school in Arkansas.
2) Received an award, scholarship, medal or promotion.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 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 19 Jul. 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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