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How Spanish Teachers can Get More
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NJ AATSP Scholarship Grant for Educators
The New Jersey Chapter of AATSP sponsors a competition for $500
scholarships/grants for creative and innovative New Jersey Spanish educators. To
qualify, applicants must be current members of the NJ Chapter of AATSP as of the 1st
of each year and teach or aid in teaching Spanish in a NJ school. All applicants must
submit an application by the end of February (see our website, http://njaatsp.org).
Potential criteria for selection:
•Original and creative ideas for teaching that would also be practical for other Spanish
teachers
•Integration of NJ CCCS 7.1
•Request for travel to a Spanish-speaking country with ideas for the classroom
•Request for professional development, including non-reimbursed classes or studyabroad programs
AATSP Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards
These national awards are given to teachers of Spanish or
Portuguese representing the following four categories:
1.Elementary Level: Grades K-8
2.Secondary Level 9-12
3.Two-year college level
4. College or university level
Teachers who wish to be candidates for these awards
must:
•Be a member in the national AATSP for at least five
consecutive years
•Provide evidence of teaching Spanish or Portuguese for
at least five consecutive years at any level of instruction.
Submit an application, found online at
http://www.aatsp.org
The Intercultural Student Experiences (ISE) Language Matters Award
This national prize is given by AATSP to a high school teacher who has
achieved exceptional success in increasing student oral proficiency by
using creative methods, exemplary motivation techniques, and authentic
immersion experiences outside the classroom. A $500 honorarium and a
framed certificate accompany this award. The next application period
opens early each year for awards to be given at the yearly summer
conference. See the national webpage (http://www.aatsp.org) for more
information.
Travel award to attend the summer national AATSP convention
Current Spanish teachers could win one of five stipends of
$500 offered by AATSP to help defer expenses to attend the
AATSP Conference. Stipend recipients must be AATSP
members at the time of the application and the conference and
will represent various geographic regions and levels of
instruction. Winners must be first time attendees. See this
address for more information:
http://www.aatsp.org/resource/resmgr/2010_scholarships/f
irst_time_attendee.pdf.
Study Abroad
There are two sources of funding for the AATSP Summer Study-Abroad
Scholarship Programs. All of the recipients of these funds receive tuition and
other waivers directly from the study program. Upon their return, recipients
must submit a brief written summary of their scholarship experience, detailing
the program and how they will utilize what they learned in their classes, a travel
reimbursement request along with appropriate receipts, and a certificate of
course completion. See the website for eligibility requirements. Opportunities
include:
1. Funds for tuition and other expenses for study-abroad programs
AATSP offers funds for specific programs in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica,
Mexico, or Spain. These funds vary by program and are explained in detail under
the name of the program. See the scholarship section of the national website
for additional information: http://www.aatsp.org/?page=Scholarships
2. AATSP travel allowance for study programs in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Costa
Rica, Mexico, or Spain. See the scholarship section of the website mentioned
above.
The Robert G. Mead, Jr. Travel and Study/Research Stipend
The Robert G. Mead, Jr. Travel and Study/Research Stipend
provides a $1,000.00 annual scholarship and is made possible
through the generous contributions of the friends and colleagues
of Professor Mead and of his widow, Harriet Mead. The stipend is
for travel to and study/research in a Luso-Hispanic country with a
given proposal or goal in mind. The term "study" does not mean that
the winner is required to enroll in a course in an institution of
higher learning or any sort of school, although that may be the
case. Likewise, the term “research” does not mean that the winner
will need to conduct research leading to publication although that
too may be the case. Other areas being equal, priority will be given
to applicants without prior experience traveling or living in a LusoHispanic country.
$$$ for SHH Advisors:
The John Temple State Director of the Year
This award is given to a SHH advisor who is awarded a plaque and an
all-expense-paid trip covering travel to the AATSP convention. See
this website for requirements, important dates, and application:
http://www.sociedadhonorariahispanica.org/.
The Mario Fierros Award for Excellence
This award is given a SHH sponsor who has given exemplary service to
the SHH. Sponsors who have been a member of the National Council since
2002 are ineligible. The winner will receive a plaque and an all-expensepaid trip covering travel, room for convention days and $50.00 per diem
for meals to attend the AATSP Conference. See the website above for
the rules and an application.
$$$ For Students:
NJ AATSP Senior Student Essay Contest
NJAATSP offers a cash award to senior students of its members. Two
students, one a bilingual or heritage speaker and the other a traditional
student of Spanish, receive scholarships in the amount of $250 each,
based on their scores on an original essay.
Follow this procedure:
•Submit a student application form (postmarked by early February)
found on the chapter website: http://njaatsp.org.
•The essay question and instructions are mailed to your school’s
guidance office in early February.
•Guidance department administers, proctors, and returns the final
essay to NJAATSP (postmarked by a date set each year for sometime
in mid February).
National Spanish Exam
This state and national student contest is open to students in
grades 6-12. Teachers in schools located in New Jersey may
enter their students by becoming a member and registering via
http://www.aatsp.org.
The cost is only $6 per student - a $3 national fee and a $3
chapter fee. For complete details on format, rules and
registration procedures, visit www.nationalspanishexam.org.
Students from NJ can win $50, $75, or $100 for ranking in the
top 3 places for each level and category. Additionally, first
place winners receive a banner for display at their school, and
the top two schools in NJ receive trophies.
Student Poster Contest
Each year at the national level, AATSP sponsors a poster
contest for all students enrolled in Spanish or Portuguese in
grades K-8 of AATSP members in good standing. It is an
excellent opportunity to discuss language learning with
younger learners. The Poster Contest is a great classroom
activity and program advocacy tool, providing student
recognition. It's a great way to engage the enthusiasm of our
youngest students! Posters must be received by early April,
and teachers of winning students will be notified before the
end of May.
See this site for additional information:
http://www.aatsp.org/resource/resmgr/fles/2010entry_req
uirements.pdf
$$$ For SHH Students:
More information for the following opportunities can be found at:
http://www.sociedadhonorariahispanica.org/wpcontent/uploads/2009/06/Becas-2009-2010-for-wgebsite_Becas-20092010.pdf.
College Scholarships
Fifty-two college scholarships (twelve at $2,000.00 and forty at
$1,000.00) are awarded each year to graduating senior members of SHH.
Application blanks can be found at embedded in the website above.
Completed applications must be postmarked no later than early February,
and only one application per chapter will be accepted.
Student Publications in ¡ALBRICIAS!
All student contributions chosen for ¡ALBRICIAS! are awarded
$35.00 each, and $50.00 will be awarded to each artist whose
drawing is chosen for a cover of the magazine. Drawings must be
related to Hispanic culture and be submitted in black ink only.
(instructions for submissions are on the SHH website.)
Best of ¡ALBRICIAS! awards nine cash prizes. Winners are
chosen by the National Council from all student contributions
published during the year. Three awards of $100.00, three of
$75.00 and three of $50.00 each will be given in the categories of
poetry, prose and graphics. Again see the SHH website for
complete details.
SHH Chapter of the Year Contest
This contest awards $150.00 and a plaque
to the sponsors of up to five chapters
whose quality and quantity of activities,
numbers of contributions to ¡ALBRICIAS!,
and general efforts in promoting the goals
of the SHH are exemplary. Applications
are available on the SHH website.
SHH Activity of the Year Contest
Awards of $100.00, $75.00 and $50.00 are given to the SHH
chapters whose activities are judged the best in both short
and long-term categories. Up to six total awards will be given.
Again, complete the application found on the website by the
date specified in April.
SHH Video Clip Promotion Contest
The purpose of this contest is to promote the SHH via
original video clip. Three prizes are awarded to pairs of
winning students and range from $50 to $100. Rules,
dates, and applications are available on:
http://www.sociedadhonorariahispanica.org/wpcontent/uploads/2009/10/shh-video-clip-contest_layout1.pdf.
Trips to Mexico
Twenty-four trips to Mexico will be awarded to
junior class members of SHH. Check the
website for the application form (which must be
postmarked by early February) and the
departure date. Again, only one application per
chapter will be accepted.
http://njaatsp.org
jpeters@holmdelschools.org