Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship​

Submission Window:
March 16, 2026 - May 31, 2026
11:59PM Eastern

NOMINATE YOUR STUDENTS

2026 Theme

My Languages Open Doors

How have your languages opened doors for you, or how will they in the future?

Create a short (up to 2 minutes) video responding to this year’s theme. In your video, share how your language skills have opened doors for you, or how they will open doors in your future.

You may talk about school, work, family, community, travel, or personal growth. Use real examples and speak from your own experience.

Your video should be:

  • Clear and engaging
  • Focused on the theme
  • Recorded in English, another language, or a combination of languages (please use subtitles if you are recording in a language other than English)

Be yourself. Tell your story. Show how your languages matter.

Three scholarship awards will be given: $500, $300, and $200.  

Here's How It Works

Nominations should have two parts:

  • Teacher/mentor perspective of what the student has achieved as they’ve worked to attain the Seal of Biliteracy (a written submission of no more than 300 words or 1-minute video).
  • Student’s response to this year’s theme (1-2 minute video submission).

The deadline to submit your nomination is May 31, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern.

Download the media release form here.

Meet the 2025 Recipients

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