scholarship

Translation

奨学金 / スカラーシップ / 奨学制度

Meaning

A scholarship is money given to a student to help pay for their education, usually because of academic achievement, talent, or financial need. Unlike a loan, a scholarship does not need to be paid back. Common types include 'merit scholarships' (for high grades), 'athletic scholarships' (for sports), and 'need-based scholarships' (for students who cannot afford tuition). Japanese learners should note that the Japanese word 奨学金 (shougakukin) most commonly refers to a loan that must be repaid, while in English, 'scholarship' always means free money — no repayment required.

scholarshipとは、学業成績や才能、経済的必要性を理由に学生に支給される教育資金のことです。ローンと違い、返済不要です。日本語の「奨学金」は多くの場合、返済が必要な貸与型を指すことが多いですが、英語の'scholarship'は常に返済不要の給付型を意味します。この点が重要な違いです。

Examples

• 彼女は全額奨学金を獲得して大学に進学した。
  She received a full scholarship to attend university.
• その奨学金には成績条件がある。
  The scholarship has a GPA requirement.