How to Say "scholarship" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scholarship” is “beca” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Solicité una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.
I applied for a scholarship to study abroad.
Si obtienes una beca completa, no tendrás que pagar la matrícula.
If you get a full scholarship, you won't have to pay tuition.
Ella vive de una beca de investigación del gobierno.
She lives off a government research grant.
Gender Reminder
Remember that 'beca' is always feminine. You must use 'la beca' or 'una beca' (the scholarship, a scholarship).
Confusing 'Pedir' and 'Solicitar'
Mistake: “Usar 'pedir una beca' (to ask for a scholarship) is less formal and common than 'solicitar una beca'.”
Correction: Use 'solicitar una beca' (to formally apply) when discussing the application process.
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