National Hispanic Institute upcoming events

2027 Texas Great Debate (3 Jun 2027)

Thu, 03 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Texas GD Program Tuition - $770
OR Texas GD Early App Tuition - $720 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

9th grade students
Must have a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
College bound

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

The Great Debate is a communications and leadership development program for ambitious and courageous young people. If you're committed to making meaningful change in your world, and you’re driven toward building up your community, NHI is for you.

2027 Texas Star Great Debate (8 Jun 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Texas Star GD Program Tuition - $770
OR Texas Star GD Early App Tuition - $720 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Colorado LDZ (20 Jun 2027)

Sun, 20 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Colorado LDZ Program Tuition - $1250
OR Colorado LDZ Early App Tuition - $1220 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

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.

2027 Texas Ambassador Great Debate (26 Jun 2027)

Sat, 26 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Texas Ambassador GD Program Tuition - $770
OR Texas Ambassador GD Early App Tuition - $720 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Midwest Great Debate (27 Jun 2027)

Sun, 27 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Midwest GD Program Tuition - $770
OR Midwest GD Early App Tuition - $720 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Rocky Mountain CWS (28 Jun 2027)

Mon, 28 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
CWS Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
CWS Program Tuition - $920
OR CWS Early App Tuition - $890 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

The Collegiate World Series is the National Hispanic Institute’s (NHI) capstone experience for high school juniors preparing for their senior year. Created 30 years ago, it aims to provide future leaders as much insight and practice as possible to prepare for the transition to adulthood, with an emphasis on both college readiness and leadership development.

2027 LDZ Las Américas (Cancún) (4 Jul 2027)

Sun, 04 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

2027 DATES, TUITION COST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

*Important Notice – Program Confirmation Pending

The 2027 LDZ Las Américas (Cancún) is currently not confirmed. We anticipate announcing the program's status - including final dates, location, and tuition - by September 2026. In the event this program does not take place, all applicants will be automatically transferred to their second-choice program at no additional cost. We will notify families directly once all programs are confirmed. Thank you for your patience and continued interest in NHI.

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
LDZ Las Américas Program Tuition - $1375
OR LDZ Las Américas Early App Tuition - $1300 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ (6 Jul 2027)

Tue, 06 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

IMPORTANT: for New Mexico high school students only

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This year’s event will host 150 top students in a weeklong leadership experience on the UNM campus June 6 - 13, 2027, and highlight the legacy of late Dennis Chavez. The program is made possible by special funding from the New Mexico Legislature introduced by State Sen. Michael Padilla.

Chavez, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931-1935 and in the U.S. Senate from 1935-1962, was the first Hispanic person elected to a full term in the Senate and the first senator to be born in New Mexico.

PROGRAM FEES

NO APPLICATION OR TUITION FEE - NM LDZ is fully funded by the New Mexico State Legislature, for students who attend New Mexico schools. Student tuition is covered if they attend the NM LDZ only.

IMPORTANT: Full support for the Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ program is made possible through funding by the New Mexico State Legislature for students from New Mexico. Selected students will be named Dennis Chavez Scholars and participate at NO COST other than transportation to and from UNM in Albuquerque. Transportation assistance will be available for participants from outlying areas who confirm a space by March, 2026.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

10th or 11th grade students
Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
Students from the state of New Mexico
Enrollment in a college-bound high school graduation plan

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register
Part 2 of application: Parent/Guardian signatures on the Parent Release and Medical Form
Must complete pre-program online orientations before attending the program

SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME,

FIRST SERVE BASIS.

SPRING Admission Deadline

MARCH 26, 2027

Late applications accepted based on space availability

through April 30, 2027

Schedule a school presentation! Contact Gloria de Leon, Director, Dennis Chavez LDZ

Gloria de Leon gdl@nhimail.com 512-587-3465

2027 American LDZ (11 Jul 2027)

Sun, 11 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
American LDZ Program Tuition - $1300
OR American LDZ Early App Tuition - $1375 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Sol Great Debate (13 Jul 2027)

Tue, 13 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Sol GD Program Tuition - $800
OR Sol GD Early App Tuition - $770 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Texas LDZ (18 Jul 2027)

Sun, 18 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Texas LDZ Program Tuition - $1220
OR Texas LDZ Early App Tuition - $1250 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview

2027 Texas CWS (26 Jul 2027)

Mon, 26 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

(Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

2027 Program Tuition & fees

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
CWS Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
CWS Program Tuition - $920
OR CWS Early App Tuition - $890 (if your application is submitted by September 15)

Program Eligibility

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

Program Requirements

Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register.
Agree to the Financial Policy and Application Fee Policy in the application.

Program Overview