fellowship (
http://definr.com/fellowship)
n 1: an association of people who share common beliefs or
activities; "the message was addressed not just to
employees but to every member of the company family";
"the church welcomed new members into its fellowship"
[syn:
family]
2: the state of being with someone; "he missed their company";
"he enjoyed the society of his friends" [syn:
company,
companionship,
society]
3: money granted (by a university or foundation or other
agency) for advanced study or research