Bursary

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A bursary is strictly an office for a bursar and his or her staff in a school or college.

–noun, plural -ries. 1. Ecclesiastical. the treasury of a monastery. 2. British. a college scholarship. Origin: 1530–40; < ML bursāria treasurer's room, deriv. of bursārius a treasurer. See bursar, -y 3

In modern English usage, the term has become synonymous with "bursary award", a monetary award made by an institution to an individual or a group to assist the development of their education.

According to the Good Schools Guide, a bursary is "Usually for helping out the impoverished but deserving and those fallen on hard times."^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/education-advice-and-help/scholarships-and-bursaries/money-matters.html?Itemid=52

[edit] External links

• Explanatory article at the Good Schools Guide

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