sponsorship

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin sponsorder. English sponsor Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English sponsorship From sponsor + -ship.

1. The state or practice of being a sponsor.

   “I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child via a charitable NGO provides a sense of great satisfaction.”

2. The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.

   “The company provided sponsorship to the research team.”

   “The university awarded five sponsorships to the five most qualified applicants.”