prize fellowship
Definition
Noun: A "prize fellowship" is a prestigious award or scholarship granted to a student, typically at a university, in recognition of exceptional academic achievement, often based on performance in examinations or competitive selection. It combines the concept of a "prize" (a reward for excellence) and a "fellowship" (a grant or stipend supporting study or research).
Usage Examples
- (A scholarship given for top academic performance.)
- (A grant awarded based on competitive merit.)
Advanced Usage
"to hold a prize fellowship": to be the recipient of such an award.
- He holds a prize fellowship at Cambridge, allowing him to conduct research without financial burden. (He is currently supported by this prestigious grant.)
"prize fellowship holder": a student or scholar who has received this award.
- Prize fellowship holders are often expected to mentor younger students. (Recipients of this award have additional responsibilities.)
Variants and Related Words
Prize (n): an award given for victory or excellence.
- She won first prize in the science fair. (A reward for being the best.)
Fellowship (n): a grant or stipend for study or research, often at a university.
- He received a fellowship to pursue his PhD in history. (Financial support for academic work.)
Synonyms
- Scholarship: a grant of money to support a student's education.
- Award: a prize or grant given for merit.
- Stipend: a fixed regular payment for study or research.
Related Idioms
- "to win a prize fellowship": to be selected for this honour.
- It is a great achievement to win a prize fellowship at Oxford. (To be chosen for this competitive award.)
Notes
- This term is most commonly used in British and Commonwealth university systems, such as at Oxford or Cambridge, where "prize fellowships" are distinct from ordinary scholarships and often carry prestige and limited duration.