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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Among other things, the model involves offering stipends to attract highly effective teachers to underperforming campuses.
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Participants receive a free one-way flight, a $1,000 stipend and forgiveness of prior fines for failure to depart.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The program has been seen as a success – a study found recipients of the $500-per-month stipends saw improvements in employment, physical health and emotional well-being.
—Kate Wolffe
october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Now entering its third year, the flagship program provides filmmakers who live in Georgia with housing in the Town at Trilith, plus $100,000 in production funding, a living stipend, focused mentorship, and access to industry resources.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Participants receive a free one-way flight, a $1,000 stipend and forgiveness of prior fines for failure to depart.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The program has been seen as a success – a study found recipients of the $500-per-month stipends saw improvements in employment, physical health and emotional well-being.
—Kate Wolffe
october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Now entering its third year, the flagship program provides filmmakers who live in Georgia with housing in the Town at Trilith, plus $100,000 in production funding, a living stipend, focused mentorship, and access to industry resources.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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