fellowship

Noun

• money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research

• the state of being with someone
  • he missed their company
    
  • he enjoyed the society of his friends
    

• an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
  • the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family
    
  • the church welcomed new members into its fellowship
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  company , companionship , society , family