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Awards & Scholarships
Teacher Scholarships
Teachers who administer the National Spanish Examination (NSE), the National Spanish Challenge (NSC), the National Spanish Assessment (NSA), and/or the National Portuguese Examination (NPE) are eligible to apply for conference stipends and travel scholarships.
Student Scholarships
Students who score well on the National Spanish Examination (NSE), the National Spanish Challenge (NSC), and/or the National Portuguese Examination (NPE) are eligible to apply for senior scholarships and travel abroad opportunities.
K8 Contest
Students grades 1 – 8 are eligible to participate in the national NSC Coloring Contest ¡Concurso Colorido! for a chance to win several prizes, including gift cards, goody bags, and a free National Spanish Challenge (NSC) voucher.
Medals & Ribbons
Students who rank above the 75th percentile on the National Spanish Exam (NSE) or the National Portuguese Exam (NPE) earn medals of recognition for their high achievement. National Spanish Challenge (NSC) winners also earn Ribbons for their excellence.
Shout Out 📣 September 2023
The September 2023 NSE Shout-Out goes to Samantha Carraher, Spanish teacher at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. Mrs. Carraher
Webinar: Advantages of the NSA
The National Spanish Assessment (NSA) is an online, standardized assessment tool which tests both achievement and proficiency via computer-graded and rater-graded modules for students studying the
Global Citizen 2023 – A Virtual Quest
The Kevin Cessna-Buscemi Global Citizen Scholarship offers opportunities for students who wish to participate in language immersion programs that do
Become a Member
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) promotes the study and teaching of the Spanish and Portuguese languages and their corresponding Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian, and other related literatures and cultures at all levels of education.