noun
- learning; knowledge acquired by study; the academic attainments of a scholar.
- a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to pursue his or her studies.
- the position or status of such a student.
- a foundation to provide financial assistance to students.
noun
- academic achievement; erudition; learning
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- financial aid provided for a scholar because of academic merit
- the position of a student who gains this financial aid
- (as modifier)a scholarship student
- the qualities of a scholar
n.1530s, “status of a scholar,” from scholar + -ship. Meaning “learning, erudition” is from 1580s; sense of “source of funds for support or maintenance of a scholar” is from 1580s.