scholarship
UK: /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ | US: /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
n. 1. A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievements.
n. 2. The methods, discipline, and attainments of a scholar; learning or erudition.
The word "scholarship" combines "scholar," derived from Old French escoler (from Latin scholaris, meaning "of a school"), with the suffix "-ship," from Old English -scipe, denoting a state or condition. Originally, "scholar" referred to a student or learned person, while "-ship" abstracted this into the concept of academic pursuit or financial aid for study. The dual meanings reflect both the institutional support (financial grants) and the intellectual rigor (academic excellence) associated with the term.
She won a full scholarship to Harvard University.
His groundbreaking research earned him recognition in academic scholarship.
The foundation offers scholarships to underprivileged students.
Medieval scholarship often focused on theological debates.
Balancing athletics and scholarship requires exceptional discipline.