Pronunciation: [bˈɜːsəɹiz] (IPA) 
The word "bursaries" is spelled with a silent "i" between the "r" and the "a". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈbɜːr.sər.iz/. The "ur" sound is represented by the phonetic symbol /ɜːr/ and the "s" sound is represented by /s/. The ending "-ies" indicates a plural form. Bursaries are scholarships or grants given to students to support their education, often awarded based on financial need or academic merit.
Bursaries refer to funding or financial aid given to support students in their education or training. This form of financial support is typically provided by institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, or other organizations to help cover the costs of tuition fees, books, living expenses, or other related educational expenses.
Bursaries are different from scholarships in that they are usually based on financial need rather than academic or athletic achievements. They are primarily designed to assist students from low-income backgrounds or those facing financial barriers in accessing education.
The criteria for awarding bursaries may vary depending on the institution or organization offering them. Some bursaries may require students to demonstrate financial need through means testing, while others might consider factors such as academic merit or community involvement. Additionally, specific bursaries may be targeted towards individuals studying specific subjects or fields, as well as those belonging to underrepresented groups.
Repayment terms for bursaries can also differ. Some bursaries might be given as non-repayable grants, while others might have certain repayment conditions, such as requiring recipients to contribute back to the organization or complete a certain period of service in their chosen field after graduation.
Overall, bursaries play a crucial role in expanding access to education for students who otherwise may not have the financial means to pursue their studies, ultimately enabling them to achieve their academic and career goals.
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The word "bursaries" is derived from the Middle English word "bursarie" or "burses", which itself comes from the Latin word "bursa", meaning "purse" or "bag". In the medieval period, bursaries referred to funds or scholarships that were kept in a purse or bag and used for educational purposes or to support a student's expenses. Over time, the term "bursary" expanded to encompass different forms of financial aid or scholarships awarded to students in various educational institutions, such as universities or schools, which continue to be referred to as bursaries to this day.
