It may not matter for tax purposes, as long as it qualifies as a fellowship.
According to the IRS, a scholarship is generally an amount paid or allowed to a student at an educational institution for the purpose of study. A fellowship grant is generally an amount paid or allowed to an individual for the purpose of study or research.
"If filing Form 1040 include the taxable portion in the total amount reported on the "Wages, salaries, tips" line of your tax return. If the taxable amount wasn't reported on Form W-2, enter "SCH" along with the taxable amount in the space to the left of the "Wages, salaries, tips" line."
See the IRS website Scholarships, Fellowship Grants, and Other Grants for further information.
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