Bursary

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A bursary is strictly an office for a bursar and his or her staff in a school or college.

In modern English usage, the term has become synonymous with "bursary award", a monetary award made by an institution to an individual or a group to assist the development of their education or research. Intended to cover course related costs such as books, equipment, travel and study aids. Examples include:

• A scholarship granted to a student.
  • Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund.
  • New Zealand University Bursary, the New Zealand equivalent of a university scholarship.
• The prize for winning a competition, often in the arts.