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bursary Synonyms

Another word for bursary

Choosing another word for bursary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A monetary grant or financial award given to enable a student to attend a university, college, or school, typically based on financial need.

Usage Example

"She was able to complete her undergraduate degree without taking on debt thanks to a generous university grant."

Strongest
grant
Strong
scholarship
stipend
endowment
fellowship

• noun (Context 2)

The treasury or administrative office responsible for financial matters at a college, university, or monastery.

Usage Example

"Students must visit the college treasury before the end of the week to settle their tuition balances."

Strong
treasury

• Nearby Words

burrower
bursa
bursar
bursary
burst
bursting
bury

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bursary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bursary
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