bursary
Americannoun
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bursaries
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Ecclesiastical. the treasury of a monastery.
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British. a college scholarship.
noun
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Also called: bursarship. a scholarship or grant awarded esp in Scottish and New Zealand schools, universities etc
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the treasury of a college, etc
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the bursar's room in a college
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Etymology
Origin of bursary
1530–40; < Medieval Latin bursāria treasurer's room, derivative of bursārius a treasurer. See bursar, -y 3
Example Sentences
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Under plans to encourage young people into work, families will be offered a bursary to replace Universal Credit payments lost by starting jobs.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Students do receive a £5,000‑a‑year training bursary, which does not have to be repaid, prompting questions about whether public money is being wasted if graduates cannot find work.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
She said she will apply for anything, even outside healthcare, just "to show I'm trying" and is hoping she will be allowed by bursary bosses to apply for jobs regardless of location.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
As a recipient of a Welsh NHS bursary, Chloe said it was frustrating that she cannot apply for roles across the border in England.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
She’d lost the bursary when she’d left her job at ICI, and paying for private school was becoming a burden.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
"By providing bursaries to those who need them most and fully funding apprenticeship training, we are making sure cost is not the reason someone misses out," McFadden said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Students can also apply for a number of bursaries and grants.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
He is also promoting the local music lesson bursaries charity Cheryl King Trust, which has a "special resonance".
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
Mr Worth says "pay increases above average earnings", reducing teacher workload and bursaries and career retention payments are all important for attracting more teachers.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
My mother’s company offered bursaries, scholarships, for underprivileged families, and she managed to get me into Maryvale College, an expensive private Catholic school.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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