scholarship

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskä-lər-ˌship/ (ame, mw)

scholarship — noun

  • scholarshipsingular
  • scholarshipsplural

1. careful and thorough academic work that produces well-supported knowledge, under

1.名詞B2
釋義

careful and thorough academic work that produces well-supported knowledge, understanding, or methods in a particular field

例句

Yael's recent scholarship on climate history has earned her international recognition.

uncountable: scholarship on [topic]

The department is known for its strong tradition of careful scholarship in ancient languages.

同義詞
  • research

    broader term that can include experiments and fieldwork; 'scholarship' emphasizes the careful, methodical quality of the work

  • learning

    more general — refers to personal knowledge rather than the quality of academic work

  • erudition

    formal and less common; emphasizes deep and wide knowledge rather than the process of study

反義詞
  • ignorance

    lack of knowledge, not specific to academic context

文法句型

uncountable noun describing academic work or method

scholarship + in + field of study

scholarship + on + specific topic

用法筆記

Typically uncountable — do not use with 'a' when referring to academic work or method. Frequently appears with adjectives such as 'careful', 'serious', 'modern', or 'recent'.

常見錯誤

❌She has a scholarship in history' (when meaning academic study).
✅Her scholarship in history is widely respected.
💡As an uncountable noun, 'scholarship' meaning academic study does not take the article 'a'.
❌I am doing a scholarship on ancient art' (when meaning academic research).
✅I am doing research on ancient art as part of my scholarship.
💡Use 'research' or 'study' for the activity; 'scholarship' describes the quality or method of that work.

2. financial support paid to a student by a school or organization to cover educati

2.名詞B1
釋義

financial support paid to a student by a school or organization to cover education costs, typically awarded for good results, special talent, or low family income

例句

Imran won a full scholarship to study engineering at the National University.

collocation: win a scholarship to [institution]

The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a monthly allowance for books.

同義詞
  • grant

    usually based on financial need rather than merit; may also fund research projects beyond tuition

  • fellowship

    typically for graduate or postdoctoral students and may include a stipend for living costs

  • bursary

    UK term, often for students who need financial help with living costs or equipment

  • award

    broader term that can include prizes or honours not limited to education funding

反義詞
  • loan

    money that must be repaid, often with interest

文法句型

countable noun

scholarship + to + institution

verb + scholarship

用法筆記

Unlike a loan, a scholarship does not need to be repaid. It may be awarded based on academic merit, athletic ability, artistic talent, or financial need. Common verbs used with this sense include 'win', 'receive', 'apply for', 'award', and 'offer'.

常見錯誤

❌I received a scholarship loan from the university.
✅I received a scholarship from the university.
💡A scholarship is free money for education, not a loan that must be paid back.
❌She got a scholarship for playing basketball good.
✅She got a sports scholarship for playing basketball well.
💡Use 'sports scholarship' for athletic ability, and use 'well' (adverb) not 'good' (adjective) after a verb.