Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scholarship-recipient

Noun

/ˈskɒl.ər.ʃɪp rɪˈsɪp.ənt/

Definition

A scholarship-recipient is a person who has been awarded a scholarship to support their education, typically based on academic merit, financial need, or special talents.

Examples

As a scholarship-recipient, Maria was able to attend college without the burden of student loans.
The school honored its scholarship recipients during the graduation ceremony.
Being a scholarship-recipient opened up many networking opportunities for James.

Meaning

The term refers to an individual who has successfully applied for and received a scholarship, which is a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid.