Noun: bursary bur-su-ree
- The treasury of a public institution or religious order
"The university's bursary managed scholarships and financial aid for students"
- [Brit, Cdn] A grant, esp. for a student to study
"He was able to attend university thanks to a generous bursary"
Derived forms: bursaries
Type of: exchequer [Brit], treasury
Encyclopedia: Bursary