Portuguese Language Education and Culture Program

Language Promotion:
Community Schools – NOPA will assist in the funding and promotion of Portuguese language community schools to help Portuguese-American youth develop and maintain their ability to speak and write Portuguese. NOPA will assist community organizations offering classes and those who wish to develop schools in seeking and attaining financial support through gifts and grants. Assistance will also be offered to innovative ventures and multi-media programs that will help teach children at home.

High-School and College Courses – NOPA will work with other organizations in the promotion of high school and college-level Portuguese foreign language programs. Although community programs are important and make a significant contribution, it is important that education systems and institutions of higher education recognize the importance and need to teach Portuguese. NOPA will also support education Portuguese-American educators seeking their language teaching certificates.

Scholarships:
NOPA provides scholarship opportunities to college students of Portuguese descent through the generosity of supporting members. NOPA will also seek to provide scholarships for the Concordia Language Villages’ premier youth cultural and language immersion summer program.

Cultural Promotion:
NOPA has a proactive vision toward raising awareness about the Portuguese-American culture, arts, humanities, and history with the collaboration of affiliates and partners.