World Language Distinguished Scholar Award

2020 World Language Distinguished Scholars Recognized

The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes Nebraska high school students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence.

Public and private high schools in Nebraska may nominate one student per level, per language. The four levels are:

  • Level I/II: A student, grades 7-12, currently enrolled in a level one or two language course that is a high school credit. For example: French 1, French 2, Chinese 1, Chinese 2, etc.
  • Level III/IV: A student, grades 9-12, currently enrolled in a level three or four language course that is a high school credit. For example: German 3, German 4, Japanese 3, Japanese 4, etc.
  • Level V: A student, grades 9-12, currently enrolled in a level five or higher course. For example: Spanish 5, Spanish IB, Advanced Placement Spanish, etc.
  • Heritage/Native Speakers: A student, grades 7-12 currently enrolled in a heritage speakers course at any level for high school credit. For example: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2, or 3.

Students who achieved distinction as World Language Distinguished Scholars fall into two categories: High Honors and Honors. Biographies of the 2020 World Language Distinguished Scholar Award can be found here.

Updated April 7, 2020 10:48am