bursary
noun C2
Plain meaning
money given to a student to help pay for education
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss money given to a student to help pay for education in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed bursary during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that receive a bursary can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
receive a bursarybursary schemeapply for a bursary
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “receive a bursary”.