bursary

[ bur-suh-ree ]

noun

, plural bur·sa·ries.

1. Ecclesiastical. the treasury of a monastery.
2. British. a college scholarship.

bursary

/ ˈbɜːsərɪ /

noun

1. Also calledbursarship a scholarship or grant awarded esp in Scottish and New Zealand schools, universities etc
2. 1. the treasury of a college, etc
   2. the bursar's room in a college

Word History and Origins

Origin of bursary¹

1530–40; < Medieval Latin bursāria treasurer's room, derivative of bursārius a treasurer. See bursar, -y ³

Example Sentences

She joined a theatre company in Manchester and set about forming her own, before landing the Caroline Aherne bursary in 2017, which develops new comedy talent.

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Another tip from Save the Student is to explore the hundreds of bursaries, grants and scholarships offered by businesses, charities and local authorities.

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Speaking to the Covid inquiry this week, England’s former chief nurse Dame Ruth May criticised a “catastrophic decision” , in 2015, to replace the grant or bursary paid to student midwives and nurses with loans.

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And she criticised a “catastrophic decision”, in 2015, to replace the grant or bursary paid to student midwives and nurses with loans.

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Parents whose children are in receipt of 100% bursaries will not be affected by the increase, the college said.

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Related Words

• assistance
• award
• charity
• donation
• fellowship
• financial aid
• reward