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bursaries

  • plural
    of bursary.
    bursary
    noun
    the treasury of a monastery.

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In England and Wales, the governments have also introduced bursaries of up to £30,000 to attract students to train as teachers in some subjects.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

As well as student loans, most universities offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries, and it's worth checking whether you're eligible.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

All students who receive the bursaries are expected to teach in schools in Northern Ireland for at least two years after graduating, according to the Department of Education.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

She said the university provides more than £7m in bursaries and hardship funds each year, as well as running financial literacy courses and setting up a student essentials larder.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 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