bursary
Meaning: A financial award or grant given to a student to help pay for their education, typically based on need rather than merit.
Bursary is a distinctly British term (the American equivalent is often 'financial aid' or 'grant'). It refers to money given to students to support their studies, usually means-tested rather than awarded for academic excellence (which would be a scholarship). Many British universities, independent schools, and professional bodies offer bursaries. The term also refers to the office of a bursar (the financial administrator of a school or college). Common collocations include 'receive a bursary,' 'apply for a bursary,' 'means-tested bursary,' and 'NHS bursary.'
Examples
- She was awarded a bursary that covered her tuition fees and living expenses for the full three years of her degree. 她获得了一笔助学金,涵盖了三年学位期间的全部学费和生活费。Le concedieron una beca que cubría las tasas de matrícula y los gastos de manutención durante los tres años de la carrera.彼女は学位取得の3年間にわたって授業料と生活費を全額カバーする奨学金を授与された。그녀는 학위 과정 3년 동안의 등록금과 생활비를 전액 충당하는 장학금을 수여받았다.
- The school offers bursaries of up to one hundred per cent of fees to families who could not otherwise afford a private education. 该校为原本负担不起私立教育费用的家庭提供最高百分之百学费减免的助学金。El colegio ofrece becas de hasta el cien por cien de las tasas a familias que de otro modo no podrían costear una educación privada.同校は私立教育の費用を負担できない家庭に対し、授業料の最大100パーセントの奨学金を提供している。이 학교는 사립 교육 비용을 감당할 수 없는 가정에 등록금의 최대 100퍼센트에 달하는 장학금을 제공한다.
- Nursing students were dismayed when the government announced the abolition of the NHS bursary scheme. 当政府宣布取消国民健康服务助学金计划时,护理专业学生深感沮丧。Los estudiantes de enfermería quedaron consternados cuando el gobierno anunció la supresión del régimen de becas del NHS.政府がNHS奨学金制度の廃止を発表したとき、看護学生たちは落胆した。정부가 NHS 장학금 제도의 폐지를 발표하자 간호학과 학생들은 크게 실망했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From medieval Latin bursaria (a treasury, purse), from bursa (a purse), from Greek byrsa (a hide, leather). The bursar's role of managing an institution's finances gives rise to both bursary (the grant) and bursary (the office).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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