The difference between Scholarship and Stipend

When used as nouns, scholarship means a grant-in-aid to a student, whereas stipend means a scholarship granted to a student.

When used as verbs, scholarship means to attend on a scholarship, whereas stipend means to provide (someone) with a stipend.


check bellow for the other definitions of Scholarship and Stipend

  1. Scholarship as a noun:

    A grant-in-aid to a student.

  2. Scholarship as a noun:

    The character or qualities of a scholar.

  3. Scholarship as a noun:

    The activity, methods or attainments of a scholar.

  4. Scholarship as a noun (uncountable):

    The sum of knowledge accrued by scholars; the realm of refined learning.

  5. Scholarship as a noun (Australia, dated):

    The first year of high school, often accompanied by exams that needed to be passed before advancement to the higher grades.

  1. Scholarship as a verb (intransitive):

    To attend on a scholarship.

  2. Scholarship as a verb:

    To grant a scholarship.

  1. Stipend as a noun:

    A scholarship granted to a student.

  2. Stipend as a noun:

    A fixed payment, generally small and occurring at regular intervals; a modest allowance.

    Examples:

    "My stipend for doing public service is barely enough to cover living expenses."

  1. Stipend as a verb (now, _, rare):

    To provide (someone) with a stipend.

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