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scholarship

[skol-er-ship] / ˈskɒl ərˌʃɪp /




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She studied in Italy on a Fulbright Scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Funding came from Research Ireland, a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, and a research award from the Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“I went to a cheap in-state school where my tuition was covered essentially because of sports scholarships,” as well as Georgia’s Hope Scholarship, awarded to students based on their academic performance.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

To qualify for the Evans Scholarship, students must meet the program’s four selection criteria demonstrating a strong caddie record, outstanding academics, financial need and exceptional character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“I got the Alegría Scholarship for three hundred and fifty dollars; the Kiwanis Club for two hundred and fifty; the Lions Club for two hundred; and the Madrinas Club for two hundred!”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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