Schōl'ar-ship, n.

n. 1. The character and qualities of a scholar; attainments in science or literature; erudition; learning. “A man of my master's understanding and great scholarship.” Pope.

2. Literary education. [Rare.] “Any other house of scholarship.” Milton.
3. Maintenance for a scholar; foundation for the support of a student.

Syn.—Learning; erudition; knowledge.