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Yes, you can contribute to an IRA with scholarship funds.

About Publication 590-A, Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) page 7 shows scholarship income does qualify as compensation for purposes of an IRA and you can review the rules for your situation and type of IRA.

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