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scholarship

[/ˈskɒlərʃɪp/]
nounfemininepl: scholarships / bolsas de estudo
bolsa de estudo
1. A grant or payment made to support a student's education
She received a full scholarship to attend Harvard University.
Ela recebeu uma bolsa de estudo completa para frequentar a Universidade de Harvard.
2. Academic knowledge or learning; the quality of being scholarly
His scholarship in medieval history is widely recognized.
Seu conhecimento acadêmico sobre história medieval é amplamente reconhecido.
3. Serious academic study and research
The book is a work of genuine scholarship.
O livro é uma obra de pesquisa acadêmica genuína.
Synonyms
grantawardfellowshiplearningeruditionknowledge
Antonyms
ignoranceilliteracy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bolsa de estudo
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
bolsa de estudo
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
bolsa de estudo
Standard usage
Portugal
bolsa de estudo
Standard usage, also 'bolsa de investigação' for research scholarships

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn a scholarship
win a scholarship
apply for a scholarship
full scholarship
merit scholarship
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