sizarship
Definition
Noun: A "sizarship" is a type of scholarship or financial grant awarded to a student (called a "sizar") at certain universities, historically at Cambridge University in England. It provides free or reduced-cost meals (called "sizes") and sometimes other allowances, in exchange for performing certain duties like serving at meals or assisting in college tasks.
Usage Examples
- (A scholarship that pays for meals.)
- (A grant for financially disadvantaged scholars.)
Advanced Usage
"to hold a sizarship": to be the recipient of such a scholarship.
- She held a sizarship for three years while studying classics. (She received the scholarship during that period.)
"sizarship duties": the tasks required of a sizar, such as waiting on tables or performing administrative work.
- His sizarship duties included serving breakfast to the fellows. (Obligations tied to the scholarship.)
Variants and Related Words
Sizar (n): a student who receives a sizarship.
- The sizar worked in the college kitchen to earn his keep. (A scholarship student with service obligations.)
Size (n, historical): a portion of food or drink served at a college; also, the record of such items.
- He ordered a size of bread and beer for his sizarship allowance. (A specific ration.)
Synonyms
- Scholarship: a financial award for academic study.
- Bursary: a grant, especially for living expenses, often at a university.
- Studentship: a grant or stipend for a student, especially at a college.
Related Idioms
- "To be on the foundation": to hold a scholarship or similar endowed position at a college.
- His sizarship placed him on the foundation, with certain rights and duties. (He was a formal member of the college's scholarship system.)