The difference between Scholarship and Subsidy

When used as nouns, scholarship means a grant-in-aid to a student, whereas subsidy means financial support or assistance, such as a grant.


Scholarship is also verb with the meaning: to attend on a scholarship.

check bellow for the other definitions of Scholarship and Subsidy

  1. Scholarship as a noun:

    A grant-in-aid to a student.

  2. Scholarship as a noun:

    The character or qualities of a scholar.

  3. Scholarship as a noun:

    The activity, methods or attainments of a scholar.

  4. Scholarship as a noun (uncountable):

    The sum of knowledge accrued by scholars; the realm of refined learning.

  5. Scholarship as a noun (Australia, dated):

    The first year of high school, often accompanied by exams that needed to be passed before advancement to the higher grades.

  1. Scholarship as a verb (intransitive):

    To attend on a scholarship.

  2. Scholarship as a verb:

    To grant a scholarship.

  1. Subsidy as a noun:

    Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.

    Examples:

    "Manufacturing firms are supported by government subsidies in some countries."

  2. Subsidy as a noun (dated):

    Money granted by parliament to the British Crown.

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