scholarship
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The only way the Army would let him go was if he was offered a track scholarship, which was about as likely as Everett finding the Loch Ness Monster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
He won a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic and later joined the Royal Shakespeare Company - playing a variety of roles across the company's repertoire.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Their paths diverged when they were in their teens: Marlowe won a scholarship to Cambridge, while Shakespeare’s formal education likely ended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He attributes his successes to Lula's social policies, having won a scholarship before going on to graduate as a lawyer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
“You were selected as a candidate, which means you’ll be up for a scholarship to pursue environmental action. You could use it for whatever you’re most interested in.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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Those making under $85,000 receive full scholarships covering tuition, fees, room and board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Before transferring to Rutgers — where his tuition is now fully covered by grants and scholarships, some of which require him to maintain a high GPA — Carvalho attended community college to save money.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
The 2025 University Funding Law calls for inflation-linked salary increases dated to December 2023, as well as the restoration of student scholarships and more funding for university operations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Some of those selected will feature in a Pro Flag Showcase during Super Bowl week in February while an increasing number of flag football scholarships are being made available at US colleges.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“They have scholarships to Maybrook, you know. You could apply for one for next fall. I bet you’d get it, because of—” Irene let what she was gonna say drop off.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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