For one a bursary is more common in the U.K. or U.K. areas connected like Canada. Bursaries are given to students specifically from universities or colleges, that are meant to assist a student with financial help. Also, a bursary is considered, and students should see it as a temporary or momentary grant. Yes, bursaries are a type of education grant but for financial help. 

The fund for a bursary comes from donations (private sponsors, private investors, government donations, or donations to education grants in general). 

 The only real way to apply for a bursary is to identify and explain the hardships you are facing. This type of grant is an extra reward if you already have a scholarship. A student does not need to repay this in any way. Or if a student is a member of an underrepresented group. 

Academic achievement is not tied or considered for a bursary award. Instead, a bursary is purely for anyone where government financial aid assistance may fall short. 

Who can a student go-to when it comes to finding and applying for a bursary? When a student is talking to their financial aid officer or some type of academic advisor, ask them about what schools offer bursaries. Students may want to look at emergency bursaries as well.

How to be Awarded a Bursary

 First off, your application will be reviewed by a qualified bursary group committee. Be sure to not miss the deadline and your application will be partially graded based on merits. Typically, academic officials will hand out the bursary application to the students who have the worst financial hardship. 

 A bursary can be awarded to even distance learning courses or distance learning programs. Online courses may have different rules as to how the bursary is dispensed, however, this will need to be discussed with the university where the bursary will be used.  Entrance bursaries are for students who are very proactive and have a thorough lineout of their field study towards a higher education even if this is through distance learning programs. It is best advised to search for internet courses and education grants that fit in with online courses.