noun
das Stipendium, Stipendien
scholarship
Eine finanzielle Unterstützung, die jemand bekommt, um eine Ausbildung oder ein Studium zu machen.
The German word "Stipendium" is a noun that means "scholarship" or "grant".
It is not a compound word but a standalone noun derived from Latin stipendium meaning a stipend or payment.
Similar words in German include:
- "Studienbeihilfe" (student aid),
- "Förderung" (support/funding),
- "Burschenschaft" (a type of student fraternity, sometimes providing financial aid).
Difference:
- Stipendium specifically refers to financial support given to students or researchers, often merit-based or need-based.
- Studienbeihilfe is more general student support, sometimes welfare-based.
- Förderung is broader, encompassing various kinds of support, not only financial.
- Burschenschaft is an organization, not direct financial aid.
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Examples
Er bewirbt sich um ein Stipendium.noun
He is applying for a scholarship.
Viele Studenten hoffen auf ein Stipendium.noun
Many students hope for a scholarship.
Hat sie die Stipendien bereits beantragt?noun
Has she already applied for the scholarships?
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