1. financial aid awarded to a student to help pay for education
2. serious academic study and research; learning and knowledge

Examples

• She received a full scholarship to attend college.
• The merit scholarship covered her tuition for four years.
• His scholarship in medieval history is widely respected.
• The professor’s scholarship includes dozens of published articles.
• Many students apply for athletic scholarships.
• Her excellent scholarship earned her admission to graduate school.
• The foundation awards scholarships to deserving students each year.