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2026 NHI PROGRAM DATES

NHI Programs & Events

    • 1 Jun 2026
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • Central Texas, USA.
    • 195
    Register

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

    • Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)

    • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
    • LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

    NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at the end of the form.

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY

    • 10th or 11th  grade students
    • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
    • College bound

    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Since 1982, high ability, high achieving 10th and 11th grade students have graduated from the competitive and transformative Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) experience designed for future community leaders. Students form a cohort of 150 delegates ages 16-17 in community positions that propose, review, and adopt policies to advance the Latino community. The week-long quest covers a broad array of skills, competencies, personal growth opportunities, social relevance, and topics of national and international relevance to Latino quality of life.

    Dates TBA. Late July, 2026.


    • 2 Jun 2026
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • Fort Collins, Colorado.
    • 185
    Register

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

    • Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)

    • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
    • LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

    NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at the end of the form.


    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
    • 10th or 11th  grade students
    • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
    • College bound


    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Since 1982, high ability, high achieving 10th and 11th grade students have graduated from the competitive and transformative Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) experience designed for future community leaders. Students form a cohort of 150 delegates ages 16-17 in community positions that propose, review, and adopt policies to advance the Latino community. The week-long quest covers a broad array of skills, competencies, personal growth opportunities, social relevance, and topics of national and international relevance to Latino quality of life.

    Dates TBA. Late June, 2026.


    • 3 Jun 2026
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • New Jersey, USA.
    • 198
    Register

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

    • Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)

    • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
    • LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

    NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at the end of the form.

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY

    • 10th or 11th  grade students
    • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
    • College bound

    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Since 1982, high ability, high achieving 10th and 11th grade students have graduated from the competitive and transformative Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) experience designed for future community leaders. Students form a cohort of 150 delegates ages 16-17 in community positions that propose, review, and adopt policies to advance the Latino community. The week-long quest covers a broad array of skills, competencies, personal growth opportunities, social relevance, and topics of national and international relevance to Latino quality of life.

    Dates TBA. Mid July, 2026.



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