student scholarships

Merit-based tuition aid

Student scholarships are financial awards given to students to help pay for education, typically based on academic achievement, athletic ability, financial need, or membership in particular groups.

Unlike loans, scholarships don't require repayment: She earned a full student scholarship to cover tuition.

The phrase emphasizes scholarships designed specifically for students rather than researchers or professionals.

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Borrowed funds for tuition

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Money paid for instruction

student fees · out-of-pocket costs · university endowments · donor contributions

merit/need basis

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Assets held for another

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Family

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