National Spanish Examination Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Spanish Examinations
Introduction
AATSP Exams (NSE), a program of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), aims to honor student achievement and encourage proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese language studies. In support of that mission, AATSP Exams will offer two distinct scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors in 2026.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating high school seniors in 2026.
- Applicants should review the specific rules for each scholarship before applying.
- Graduating seniors who earned NSE or NPE medals in 2024 or 2025 and who are registered to take the NSE or NPE in 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Travel Scholarship
- Destination: Salamanca, Spain, in partnership with Cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Salamanca.
- Summer travel dates: July 18–26, 2026.
- Application deadline: January 15, 2026.
- Logistics: All travel coordination between the U.S. and Spain will be managed by Xperitas Immersion Travel.
- Award package includes: 20 hours of Spanish instruction at the University of Salamanca, local transportation, guided tours, meals, insurance, and accommodations at the USAL Student Residences.
- For complete trip details, consult the travel information page online.
Traditional Scholarship
- A one-time monetary award of $1,000 to assist with post-secondary education expenses.
- Application deadline: May 3, 2026.
- Applicants must follow the scholarship rules and requirements when submitting materials.
Important Note
There are two separate scholarship applications for 2026 (one for the Travel Scholarship and one for the Traditional Scholarship) with different deadlines. Students wishing to be considered for both awards must submit each application by its respective due date.