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

We need scholarships and bursaries that open the fields of environmental and climate science to more young people of color.

From Time

With some financial scheming, and the presentation of a bursary, Camille was entered a student at the college of Louis-le-Grand.

From Project Gutenberg

But I found a very necessary stimulus in the details of the examination for the bursary.

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He had gained a small bursary, and gave lessons when he could.

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For such heresy he ought to be sent with a bursary to a seminary for priests—but enough of that.

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And at the gate he waved his hat in the air, and cries, 'The Jamieson Bursary.'

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Related Words

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