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bursary

[ bur-suh-ree ]

noun

plural bursaries.
  1. Ecclesiastical. the treasury of a monastery.
  2. British. a college scholarship.


bursary

/ ˈɜːəɪ /

noun

  1. Also calledbursarship a scholarship or grant awarded esp in Scottish and New Zealand schools, universities etc
    1. the treasury of a college, etc
    2. the bursar's room in a college
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bursary1

1530–40; < Medieval Latin ܰ treasurer's room, derivative of ܰܲ a treasurer. See bursar, -y 3
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Example Sentences

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The NHS does offer a bursary but we are having to use our savings and are paying £20,000 a year now on childcare.

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Recent bursary changes in some shortage subjects has increased the supply of teachers in some areas.

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Because top rugby-playing private schools don't just spend on facilities, they also invest in talent, offering highly sought-after scholarships and bursaries which can dramatically reduce fees.

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The private school, in Blandford Forum, said it would auction the piece to fund its bursary for talented young artists.

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Leaving a full-time job working as a team leader in a care home was a big step for him - from £15 an hour to living on a £770 per month bursary.

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