Similar to scholarships but distinguished by taking into account special needs and circumstances of applicants and may or may not be awarded solely on merit.  Bursaries may be open to restricted group [..]

non-repayable grants that are available from participating universities and colleges.

Bursaries (and scholarships) are financial help for students, often from poorer backgrounds, that are aimed at easing the transition into higher education and helping them successfully complete their studies. Commonly they are means-tested, but some are based on other criteria such as academic merit.

Bursaries offer financial help for students to help them successfully complete their studies. SFC provides colleges with bursary funds to support their students studying up to but not including Higher National Certificate (HNC) level.  Eligible Scottish domiciled students studying for more advanced qualifications (HNC and above) at college or unive [..]

A bursary is an amount of money given to a student to help with the cost of their course. Similar to a scholarship.

Assistance granted to a student to pay for costs associated with study, usually in the form of a sum of money.

 Common abbreviation for University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships. Also the awards and payments gained within that qualification. 

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