eligibility UK /ˌɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/US /ˌɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ noun1 •The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.She checked her eligibility for the scholarship.Citizenship is a requirement for eligibility. formseligibilities