Scholarship: Gifts of money to students for the purpose of helping them finance their education. Although scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of scholastic merit, many also stipulate that successful candidates will also possess other characteristics, belong to certain groups, combine scholarship with outstanding performance in other areas, including volunteering and extra curricular activities. Students are not required to repay a scholarship nor must they demonstrate financial need.

 

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