Full scholarship, informally (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

free ride

(Other definitions for free ride that I've seen before include "No-cost participation" , "Benefit without cost" , "Travel at others' expense?" , "Benefit gained at no cost" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal and the LA Times.

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