Scholarship for The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)

Scholarship Information for 2017 AATSP Summer Study-Abroad Programs

    Click here to link to 2017 Scholarship page of AATSP.

Application deadline: Saturday, December 31, 2016

Winners of AATSP Summer-Abroad Scholarship receive funding from two sources:

1. Funds for tuition and other expenses for study-abroad programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, or Spain. These funds vary by program and are explained in detail under the name of each individual study-abroad program.
2. AATSP travel stipend of $1,000 for study-abroad programs. The travel stipend is designed to help offset travel to the study program. It will probably not cover all travel expenses.

Disbursement of Funds

1. Recipients receive tuition and other waivers directly from the study program (see program descriptions for specifics).
2. Upon return from the scholarship experience, recipients must submit the following to the AATSP National Office in order to receive reimbursement for the $1,000 travel stipend:
   a. A brief written summary of the scholarship experience, detailing the program and how the recipient will utilize what was taught in the classes.
   b. Travel Reimbursement Request Form along with all appropriate receipts for personal, travel-related expenses (transportation, lodging, and meals).
   c. Documentation of course completion such as a certificate of completion or transcript.

Eligibility for AATSP Scholarships

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

1. AATSP member for three consecutive years.
2. For Portuguese programs: Full-time Portuguese teacher (K-16) for three years.
   For Spanish programs: Full-time Spanish teacher (K-16) for three years.
3. Contract for teaching Spanish or Portuguese for academic year following scholarship experience.
4. Members are eligible for scholarships one time only.
5. AATSP members are eligible to receive only one of the following: a summer scholarship OR a Conference Attendee Travel Stipend OR a Junior- Senior Faculty Mentor Travel Stipend OR a Mead Travel and Study/Research Travel Stipend.

Application Procedure

1. Complete the application form stating the program to which you are applying.
2. Submit the following application materials via email with attachments:
   a. Completed application form
   b. Current CV or resume
   c. One letter of recommendation from a professional colleague or administrator