Definition of «stipend»

A stipend is a fixed sum of money paid to someone, typically on a regular basis, in order to cover expenses or as part of an agreement. It can be given for various reasons such as for performing certain duties, serving in an organization, attending school or training program, or simply as financial assistance. The amount and duration of the stipend may vary depending on the circumstances.

Usage examples

Students who are accepted into the internship program will receive a monthly stipend to cover their living expenses during the duration of the program.
The company offers a generous stipend to its employees for attending professional development workshops and conferences.
As part of the scholarship, recipients will be granted a stipend to help offset the cost of their textbooks and supplies.
The non-profit organization provides a stipend to volunteers to compensate them for their time and efforts in helping with various community projects.
The university offers a research stipend to graduate students who assist professors in conducting research studies.

Phrases with «stipend»

Sentences with «stipend»

But that law makes no mention of stipends for Senate committee vice chairmen and vice chairwomen, like the three independent Democrats. (nytimes.com)
They will do so tuition - free, and with stipends for living expenses, thanks to the gift for fellowships from the Wallace Foundation, among others. (harvardmagazine.com)
A faction of breakaway Democrats known as the Independent Democratic Conference has been in the news lately for receiving stipend payments for chairing committees that the Senators in fact did not chair. (wxxinews.org)
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Definition of «stipend»

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