National Spanish Examination Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by National Spanish Examinations

As part of the AATSP’s mission to recognize student achievement and promote language proficiency, AATSP Exams (NSE) is offering two scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors in 2026. Read carefully — the two scholarships have different purposes, separate applications, and different deadlines.

Overview
- Two scholarship types for 2026: a Travel Scholarship (study abroad in Salamanca, Spain) and a Traditional Scholarship (a one-time $1,000 award).
- Students may apply for one or both, but must submit the separate application for each by its respective deadline.

Travel Scholarship (Salamanca, Spain)
What it is
- A summer study-abroad opportunity with Cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Salamanca.
- U.S./Spain travel arrangements coordinated by Xperitas Immersion Travel.

What’s included
- 20 hours of Spanish language instruction at the University of Salamanca.
- Local transportation, some tours, meals, and insurance.
- Accommodation at the USAL Student Residences.

Key dates
- Application due: January 15, 2026
- Travel dates: July 18–26, 2026

How to proceed
- Review the travel information and application materials on the AATSP Exams website.
- Talk with your Spanish/Portuguese teacher or school counselor if you’re considering applying.

Traditional Scholarship ($1,000)
What it is
- A one-time $1,000 monetary award to support post-secondary studies.
- Applicants must follow the rules and requirements for submission (see application).

Key date
- Application due: May 3, 2026

Eligibility encouragement
- 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.

Important note
- There are two separate applications (one for each scholarship) with different deadlines. If you want to be considered for both scholarships, you must submit both applications on time.

If you have questions, start by checking the AATSP Exams website for application links and full requirements, and consult your language teacher or school counselor for help preparing your materials. Good luck — these are valuable opportunities for students serious about Spanish and Portuguese!