bursary

noun
UK: /ˈbɜːsəri/
US: /ˈbɝːsəri/

  1. Money given to a student to help pay for their studies.

    1. She got a bursary to help pay for school fees.
    2. The university offers a limited number of bursary places for students from low-income backgrounds, covering their tuition fees.

  2. A fund established to provide financial assistance to students.

    1. The bursary helps students pay tuition.
    2. Donations to the alumni bursary ensure that deserving students can access quality education regardless of their financial circumstances.

Synonyms

scholarship grant fellowship award

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bursary" in English means: Money given to a student to help pay for their studies., A fund established to provide financial assistance to students..

The phonetic transcription of "bursary" is /ˈbɜːsəri/ in British English and /ˈbɝːsəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bursary": scholarship, grant, fellowship, award.

Example usage of "bursary": "She got a bursary to help pay for school fees.". More examples on the page.