bursary
Americannoun
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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
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Givan has also introduced a bursary to help address the shortage of Irish-medium, and Science and Technology teachers.
From BBC ● May 27, 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
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
The NHS does offer a bursary but we are having to use our savings and are paying £20,000 a year now on childcare.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025
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
Governor of the school, Ruth-Abigail Williams, said: "We offer very low fees and bursaries on those fees so almost everyone who wants to come can come".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
The bursaries have been announced by Education Minister Paul Givan.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
This includes help in signing up for bursaries or other programmes to obtain full funding entitlements, and supporting career development.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025
Students can also apply for a number of bursaries and grants.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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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