This is the 612th most frequent Latvian word.
atbalstam
"Atbalstam" means "for support" in English.
In this sentence, 'atbalstam' is used as a noun, meaning 'for the support', indicating the purpose or allocation of resources, in this case, scholarships.
Mēs saņēmām stipendijas atbalstam talantīgiem studentiem.
We received scholarships to support talented students.
Here, 'atbalsts' appears in its nominative singular form as a noun, meaning 'support'. It denotes the help or assistance required to achieve a goal.
Mums ir nepieciešams atbalsts, lai uzlabotu mūsu centienus.
We need support to enhance our efforts.
The word 'atbalstu' in this context is used in the accusative singular form to indicate the direct object, 'support', of the gratitude being expressed.