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Bursary

UK //ˈbɜːsəri// US //ˈbɜrˌsəri// Pronunciation

Definition

A financial award to help students pay for their education.

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In simple words: Money given to help pay for education.

Examples

• She applied for a bursary to help cover her tuition fees.
• The university offers several bursary options for low-income students.
• Receiving a bursary made it possible for him to study abroad.
• Students are encouraged to seek a bursary if they need financial assistance.
• The government has increased funding for education bursaries this year.

Usage notes

Used in formal contexts related to education financing. More common in British English. Avoid in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

bursary + object

Memory hint

Think of 'bursary' as 'bursting with financial aid' for studies.

Collocations

• apply for a bursary
• bursary fund
• full bursary
• need-based bursary
• scholarship and bursary

Synonyms

• grant
• financial aid
• scholarship
• fund
• assistance

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'scholarship', which usually requires merit.
• 'Bursaries' is often mispronounced or misspelled.