stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend 
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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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Some even offer a travel or living stipend or remote options for students who cannot relocate from their campus living or home.
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Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The state’s College Corps awards students $10,000 for tuition and living stipends in exchange for 450 volunteer hours with community organizations during the year.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
There’s no evidence to suggest fraud is that widespread in these programs, which give health care and living stipends to older adults and people with disabilities.
—Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
But teachers' unions say starting salaries were barely more than the minimum wage or unemployment stipends, and are hoping for more increases.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The state’s College Corps awards students $10,000 for tuition and living stipends in exchange for 450 volunteer hours with community organizations during the year.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
There’s no evidence to suggest fraud is that widespread in these programs, which give health care and living stipends to older adults and people with disabilities.
—Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
But teachers' unions say starting salaries were barely more than the minimum wage or unemployment stipends, and are hoping for more increases.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stipend
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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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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