stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend 
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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Examples of stipend in a Sentence
He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow.
the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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Integrating these resources into wellness programs, such as offering personalized app recommendations or stipends, adds value.
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Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The students get paid a stipend, too ― an important incentive, because many of the youth the program seeks to serve usually face the choice of taking care of their younger siblings or getting a job during the summer, said Executive Director Javier Barrera.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Dec. 2024
Retailers get a tiny stipend for selling the ornament and are essentially volunteers for the program, too, Zeuske said.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Participants will work toward developing a submission-ready television pilot, expanding their industry network, gaining essential tools for future success, and be provided a $10,000 dollar stipend to support their work.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The students get paid a stipend, too ― an important incentive, because many of the youth the program seeks to serve usually face the choice of taking care of their younger siblings or getting a job during the summer, said Executive Director Javier Barrera.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Dec. 2024
Retailers get a tiny stipend for selling the ornament and are essentially volunteers for the program, too, Zeuske said.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Participants will work toward developing a submission-ready television pilot, expanding their industry network, gaining essential tools for future success, and be provided a $10,000 dollar stipend to support their work.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses
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