Bursary vs. Scholarship

Bursarynoun

A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.

Bursarynoun

(dated) The treasury of a religious order or public institution.

Bursarynoun

The treasury of a college or monastery.

Bursarynoun

A scholarship or charitable foundation in a university, as in Scotland; a sum given to enable a student to pursue his studies.

Bursarynoun

the treasury of a public institution or religious order

Bursary

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise.

Scholarshipnoun

A grant-in-aid to a student.

Scholarshipnoun

The character or qualities of a scholar.

Scholarshipnoun

The activity, methods or attainments of a scholar.

Scholarshipnoun

(uncountable) The sum of knowledge accrued by scholars; the realm of refined learning.

Scholarshipnoun

The first year of high school, often accompanied by exams that needed to be passed before advancement to the higher grades.

Scholarshipverb

(intransitive) To attend on a scholarship.

Scholarshipverb

To grant a scholarship.

Scholarshipnoun

The character and qualities of a scholar; attainments in science or literature; erudition; learning.

Scholarshipnoun

Literary education.

Scholarshipnoun

Maintenance for a scholar; a foundation for the support of a student.

Scholarshipnoun

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

Scholarshipnoun

profound scholarly knowledge

Scholarship

A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education at a private elementary or secondary school, or a private or public post-secondary college, university, or other academic institution. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, financial need, among others.