The part of a sentence "scholarship is given" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a scholarship that has been awarded to someone. For example, "The university announced that a scholarship is given to a student in financial need every year."
The Judith L. Chiara scholarship is given in her honor to one Vassar student each year.
And the William Sloane Coffin Scholarship is given yearly to one student who demonstrates the wonderful attributes of the former Yale chaplain.
The scholarship is given in the name of the late Bob Kalik, a long-time leader of the U.S. wine industry who was a founder of Wine Market Council.
The Thomas B. Fordham Prize for Distinguished Scholarship is given to a scholar who has made major contributions to education reform via research, analysis, and successful engagement in the war of ideas.
Now, if this is an unlimited type of financial aid — if the scholarship is given to every qualified applicant, regardless of how many people apply — the decision remains yours (as this would simply be a personal and moral choice about accepting money you don't need).
The Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship is given annually to students who display a commitment to leadership, community service and social justice.
Much of the early period of feminist literary scholarship was given over to the rediscovery and reclamation of texts written by women.
The $5,000 scholarship was given to the youngster for his philanthropic efforts at fundraising for soccer equipment, nutritious meals and medical services to the Ugandan village of Mpigi.
Several scholarships were given for less.
Each year three fully endowed athletic scholarships are given to the basketball players for notable achievements.
Education is free for the poor; in addition, scholarships are given, and separately they are also given uniforms.
