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Bursary

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A bursary refers to a financial grant or scholarship provided to support students in pursuing their education. It is awarded based on various criteria such as academic merit, financial need, or specific talents. Bursaries aim to reduce the financial burden on students, enabling them to focus on their studies.

Sense 1: Financial Grant

Example Sentence 1: The university offered John a bursary to cover his tuition fees.

Example Sentence 2: The local organization provides bursaries for underprivileged students to attend vocational training.

Sense 2: Scholarship for specific talents

Example Sentence 1: Mary received a bursary for her outstanding performance in music.

Example Sentence 2: The school awarded bursaries to students who excelled in sports.

Sense 3: Funding for research or artistic endeavors

Example Sentence 1: The aspiring scientist secured a bursary to conduct research on climate change.

Example Sentence 2: The art foundation offers bursaries to emerging artists for their creative projects.

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