bursary

/ˈbɜːsəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbɜːrsəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbər-sə-rē ˈbərs-rē/ (ame, mw)

bursary — noun

  • bursarysingular
  • bursariesplural

1. a sum of money that a school, college, or charity provides to a student so they

1.名詞B2
釋義

a sum of money that a school, college, or charity provides to a student so they can afford their studies — usually given because the student needs financial help, not because of high marks

例句

The college gave the single father a bursary to cover his books and supplies.

collocation: a bursary to cover + costs

A local charity awarded bursaries to three students from the village secondary school.

同義詞
  • scholarship

    awarded mainly for academic, athletic, or artistic achievement rather than financial need

  • grant

    a broader term; can be given to individuals or organisations for study, research, or projects

  • stipend

    a regular fixed payment, usually for living costs during training, study, or an internship

反義詞
  • loan

    money that must be paid back, unlike a bursary which is given outright

用法筆記

Common in British and Commonwealth English. In American English, the terms 'need-based scholarship' or 'grant' are more usual. Always countable: you apply for a bursary, not for bursary.

常見錯誤

❌She won a bursary for her excellent exam results.
✅She won a scholarship for her excellent exam results.
💡A bursary is awarded mainly on financial need, not academic merit.
❌The student applied for bursary.
✅The student applied for a bursary.
💡Bursary is countable; use 'a' or 'the' before it.