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Scholarship

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A financial award given to a student based on academic achievement, skills, or specific talents.

Sample Sentences:

1. She worked hard to earn a scholarship that covered her tuition fees.
2. John's exceptional performance in mathematics secured him a prestigious scholarship.

Sense 2: A grant or payment awarded to support research or an individual pursuing a specific field of study.

Sample Sentences:

1. The researcher received a generous scholarship to conduct studies on marine biology.
2. The scholarship allowed Emily to pursue her passion for music composition.

Sense 3: The character, qualities, or achievements of a scholar.

Sample Sentences:

1. Grace's scholarship in languages made her an exceptional translator.
2. His scholarship in physics earned him recognition amongst his peers.

Sense 4: A school or institution of learning.

Sample Sentences:

1. The university has excellent academic scholarship and renowned professors.
2. I visited the historic scholarship where famous philosophers once taught.