bursary

noun

bur·​sa·​ry ˈbər-sə-rē How to pronounce bursary (audio)
ˈbərs-rē
plural bursaries
1
: the treasury of a college or monastery
2
British : a monetary grant to a needy student : scholarship

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The six galleries in this section will also receive bursaries to offset costs with participating in the fair, according to a release. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Upon Cartlidge’s death, Sarajevo set up a filmmaking bursary in her name, and Watson dedicated her Honorary Heart to the late actress while picking up the award this week. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 The government is also expanding its semiconductor skills pipeline, including doctoral training centers and undergraduate bursaries. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 Queen Camilla attended a short reception following the service in the crypt to meet Guild members and students supported by a Guild bursary. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bursary

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursa

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bursary was in 1695

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“Bursary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bursary. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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