Usage Note
Iskolarsip is an English loanword referring to financial aid or academic recognition granted to students. Education is seen as a primary path to social mobility in the Philippines, so parents and students actively pursue iskolarsip from government agencies, corporations, and foundations.
Examples
" May iskolarsip siya. "
Natural Translation
He/She has a scholarship.
Literal Translation
Has scholarship he/she.
" Nakatanggap siya ng iskolarsip mula sa gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
He/She received a scholarship from the government.
Literal Translation
Received he/she of-scholarship from the government.
" Dahil sa kanyang mataas na grado, nabigyan siya ng iskolarsip na nagbabayad ng lahat ng kanyang matrikula. "
Natural Translation
Because of his/her high grades, he/she was given a scholarship that pays for all of his/her tuition.
Literal Translation
Because of his/her high grade, was-given he/she of scholarship that pays of all of his/her tuition.
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