Bursary
What it means
Money awarded to help someone meet the costs of study.
Reach for it when naming education support, often based on financial need
A community bursary covered her final year of nursing school.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
financial aid
Fits when clear broad language should cover several support types
Careful Financial aid can include loans that must be repaid.
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professional
Fits when funds are awarded without ordinary repayment
Careful Grant is broad and may support research, organizations, or projects.
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professional
Fits when education funding is awarded for merit, need, or another criterion
Careful Scholarship often emphasizes achievement and may cover tuition rather than living costs.
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professional
stipend
Fits when regular payments support living costs during study or work
Careful A stipend may compensate duties and is not necessarily need-based.
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formal
Fits when the institution formally selects a recipient for funding
Careful Award can be honorary and does not guarantee money.
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formal
studentship
Fits when British academic funding supports postgraduate study or research
Careful Studentship is level-specific and often includes work conditions.
Opposites 3
- tuition charge
- student loan
- self-funding
Common phrases 3
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receive a bursary
Six apprentices will receive a bursary for travel and tools.
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student bursary
The student bursary covers childcare during evening classes.
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bursary fund
Local engineers established a bursary fund for rural applicants.
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