Bursave
Bursave is a term used in education policy discussions to describe a programmatic concept that combines traditional student bursaries with matched savings incentives. The aim is to provide immediate financial support for tuition or living expenses while fostering long-term financial resilience through savings that are amplified by external contributions. While used variably, bursave refers to a family of designs rather than a single, widely adopted program.
The term emerged in policy briefs and pilot proposals in the 2020s, in multiple countries. Bursave designs
Common elements include a savings account for the student or family, government or partner matching contributions,
Reception to bursave concepts ranges from cautious optimism about expanding access and promoting financial literacy to