stipend

noun

ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
Definition of stipendnext
as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs

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Recent Examples of stipend With fewer students to support, universities could afford to increase PhD stipends, many of which currently fall well below the cost of living, especially in humanities departments. — Celia Ford, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025 Interim superintendent to receive stipend On top of his existing annual salary, interim superintendent Cory Wilson will receive a monthly stipend of $7,500. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025 Some even offer a travel or living stipend or remote options for students who cannot relocate from their campus living or home. — 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 See All Example Sentences for stipend

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