Bursary vs. Scholarship

Bursary vs. Scholarship — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bursary and Scholarship

Bursarynoun

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

Scholarshipnoun

A grant-in-aid to a student.

Bursarynoun

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

Scholarshipnoun

The character or qualities of a scholar.

Bursarynoun

the treasury of a public institution or religious order

Scholarshipnoun

The activity, methods or attainments of a scholar.

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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

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

Scholarshipnoun

profound scholarly knowledge

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