Bursary
noun
A sum of money given to a student to help pay for their education.
He was able to attend the university because he received a bursary.
Often appears as...
- award a bursary
- apply for a bursary
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Academic
noun
The office or position of a bursar in some colleges.
She worked in the bursary for four years, managing the college's money.
Often appears as...
- college bursary
- bursary office
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A sum of money given to a student to help pay for their education.
He was able to attend the university because he received a bursary.
Often appears as...
- award a bursary
- apply for a bursary
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The office or position of a bursar in some colleges.
She worked in the bursary for four years, managing the college's money.
Often appears as...
- college bursary
- bursary office
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Need-Based Aid
A bursary is often need-based, meaning it's given due to the student's financial situation.
He was granted a bursary after proving his financial struggles.
Pro Tip 2/3Education Specific
A bursary is specific to educational support and can cover tuition, books, or living expenses.
Her bursary covered not just tuition, but also her textbooks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Loan
Unlike a loan, a bursary doesn't need to be repaid; it's a form of financial gift.
The best part about a bursary is you won't have to pay it back after graduation.
Pro Tip 1/3Need-Based Aid
A bursary is often need-based, meaning it's given due to the student's financial situation.
He was granted a bursary after proving his financial struggles.
Pro Tip 2/3Education Specific
A bursary is specific to educational support and can cover tuition, books, or living expenses.
Her bursary covered not just tuition, but also her textbooks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Loan
Unlike a loan, a bursary doesn't need to be repaid; it's a form of financial gift.
The best part about a bursary is you won't have to pay it back after graduation.
Pro Tip 1/3Need-Based Aid
A bursary is often need-based, meaning it's given due to the student's financial situation.
He was granted a bursary after proving his financial struggles.
Pro Tip 2/3Education Specific
A bursary is specific to educational support and can cover tuition, books, or living expenses.
Her bursary covered not just tuition, but also her textbooks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Loan
Unlike a loan, a bursary doesn't need to be repaid; it's a form of financial gift.
The best part about a bursary is you won't have to pay it back after graduation.
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Climate justice can't...
Global organizations should consider moving their headquarters to the global south and urban areas that are most affected by the climate emergency. There should be new scholarships and bursaries in environmental science for people of color. Educate yourself.
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Anastasia Taylor-Lind:...
the world population also reached 7 billion and I thought it was interesting that there might be this small country in the world who were actively trying to increase the bursary of their population where when there are so many programs to
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Climate justice can't...
Global organizations should consider moving their headquarters to the global south and urban areas that are most affected by the climate emergency. There should be new scholarships and bursaries in environmental science for people of color. Educate yourself.
Video examples
Anastasia Taylor-Lind:...
the world population also reached 7 billion and I thought it was interesting that there might be this small country in the world who were actively trying to increase the bursary of their population where when there are so many programs to
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Quote examples
Prunella Scales
English Actress
In 1940 my mum took a job as under-matron at her old school, which had been evacuated from Eastbourne to Windermere; I got a bursary and spent eight years as a boarder. It was a smashing education; I regret being at a single-sex school, but I had a brother, so knew what guys were.
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David Lammy
British Politician
While at Harvard, I was struck by the palpable sense of noblesse oblige that surrounds their sophisticated outreach and bursary programmes. It is almost as if they view extending opportunity to disadvantaged individuals as their highest mission.
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Prunella Scales
English Actress
In 1940 my mum took a job as under-matron at her old school, which had been evacuated from Eastbourne to Windermere; I got a bursary and spent eight years as a boarder. It was a smashing education; I regret being at a single-sex school, but I had a brother, so knew what guys were.
Quote examples
David Lammy
British Politician
While at Harvard, I was struck by the palpable sense of noblesse oblige that surrounds their sophisticated outreach and bursary programmes. It is almost as if they view extending opportunity to disadvantaged individuals as their highest mission.
Example 1 of 2
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