bursary

noun bur·sa·ry \ ˈbər-sə-rē , ˈbərs-rē \

Updated on: 2 Apr 2018

Definition of bursary

plural bursaries

1 : the treasury of a college or monastery

2 British : a monetary grant to a needy student : scholarship

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Mars has also committed to providing 200 Level 1 FA coaching bursaries, focusing on increasing equal representation.

— SI.com, "FA Announces 4-Year Extension of Mars Partnership With Greater Focus on Diversity & Inclusion," 29 Mar. 2018
Both winners will receive a bursary of £6,000 to cover accommodation and travel.

— The Economist, "Work for usNico Colchester journalism fellowships," 28 Feb. 2018
Some are sponsored by state scholarships and bursaries.

— tade ipadeola, Slate Magazine, "The Terrestrial Challenges to Nigeria’s Ambitious Space Program," 23 Mar. 2017
UCL has also frozen its lowest rents for 2016/17 and is offering £350,000 in accommodation bursaries to its 2016/17 residents.

— grace timothy, Teen Vogue, "How University College London Students Are Protesting Rent Prices," 26 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of bursary

Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursa

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First Known Use: 1695

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: an amount of money that a student is given to help pay for college or university study : a scholarship or grant

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