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scholarship

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Also known as fellowships and scholarships

thumb|right|A young man (in a bowtie) receives a scholarship at a ceremony.

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A scholarship is financial aid given to students to help pay for their education, often awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, or other qualifications. Scholarships matter because they make education more accessible and affordable for students who might not otherwise be able to attend school.

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Instance of
gift
Part of
gifted education
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Category:Scholarships
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Contents
  • Scholarships vs. grants
  • Types
  • History
  • Origins in medieval Europe
  • Colonial era and early philanthropy
  • Institutional aid
  • Federal expansion and modernization of aid
  • Public policy
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Target 4.b
  • Cost-sharing of higher education
  • Notable scholarships
  • Name of scholarship with institution and/or sponsoring organisation
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading

thumb|right|A young man (in a bowtie) receives a scholarship at a ceremony.

A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education. Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need, research experience or specific professional experience.

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