Bursary: meaning, definitions and examples
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bursary
[ ˈbɜːrsəri ]
education
A monetary grant given by an institution to support a student's education. It is often awarded based on financial need or academic achievement.
Synonyms
fellowship, grant, scholarship.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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bursary |
In the UK and some other Commonwealth countries, it's used to describe financial aid given to students based on their financial need.
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scholarship |
Money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for their education.
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grant |
Financial aid given for a particular purpose such as a project, research, or specific academic pursuit, often without the expectation of repayment.
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fellowship |
Typically refers to a merit-based scholarship that often includes a stipend and is awarded for graduate or postgraduate study, research, or professional development.
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Examples of usage
- She was able to attend university thanks to a bursary she received from the government.
- The bursary covered her tuition fees and living expenses for the academic year.
Translations
Translations of the word "bursary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bolsa de estudo
🇮🇳 छात्रवृत्ति (chhatravritti)
🇩🇪 Stipendium
🇮🇩 beasiswa
🇺🇦 стипендія
🇵🇱 stypendium
🇯🇵 奨学金 (しょうがくきん, shōgakukin)
🇫🇷 bourse d'étude
🇪🇸 beca
🇹🇷 burs
🇰🇷 장학금 (janghakgeum)
🇸🇦 منحة دراسية (minha dirasiyya)
🇨🇿 stipendium
🇸🇰 štipendium
🇨🇳 奖学金 (jiǎngxuéjīn)
🇸🇮 štipendija
🇮🇸 styrk
🇰🇿 стипендия
🇬🇪 სტიპენდია (stipendia)
🇦🇿 təqaüd
🇲🇽 beca
Etymology
The word 'bursary' has its origins in the medieval Latin word 'bursarius', which referred to a treasurer. Over time, the term evolved to describe a financial award given to support students in their education. The concept of bursaries has been around for centuries, with various institutions and organizations providing financial assistance to deserving individuals.