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NHI Programs & Events

    • 5 Dec 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • South University, 1220 W Louis Henna Blvd Building A, Suite A100 Round Rock, TX 78681
    Register

    Come learn about the National Hispanic Institute and the programs offered for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. 

    Got questions?  Email Isabella Sada-Nieto at isabella_sada@nhimail.com

    • 7 Dec 2023
    • 4:30 PM
    • Hays High School
    Register

    Learn about NHI @ Austin and the opportunities available for students from 9, 10, and 11th grade. 


    Got questions? Email Bella Sada at isabella_sada@nhimail.com

    • 6 Jun 2024
    • 9 Jun 2024
    • Austin College, Sherman,Texas
    • 216
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Texas Great Debate  |   June 2024
    Austin College
    Sherman, Texas
    https://www.austincollege.edu/
    Only 240 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

    • Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance)
    • Great Debate Program Tuition - $645 (does not include the deposit)

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

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

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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.


    • 9 Jun 2024
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
    • 152
    Register


    2024 Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez

    New Mexico Lorenzo de Zavala

    Youth Legislative Session 

    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 9-16, 2024, and highlight the legacy of late Dionisio “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 DATES & LOCATION

    JUNE 9 - 16, 2024  

    University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

    and State Capitol, Santa Fe

    PROGRAM FEES

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

    • NO 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 Dionisio "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 and a $25 application processing fee.  Transportation assistance will be available for participants from outlying areas who confirm a space by March, 2024

    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
    • For admitted students, 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.


    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 23 Jun 2024
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
    • 61
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Colorado LDZ   |  June 16-23, 2024
    Colorado State University
    Fort Collins, Colorado
    www.colostate.edu
    Only 150 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

    • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
    • LDZ Program Tuition - $1050

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

    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 REQUIREMENTS

    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.

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 23 Jun 2024
    • San Antonio, Texas
    • 126
    Register
    • 24 Jun 2024
    • 28 Jun 2024
    • University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
    • 101
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Rocky Mountain CWS   |   To Be Announced
    University of Denver
    Denver, Colorado
    www.du.edu
    Only 125 summer spots available.

    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 - $720

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

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

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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. 

    • 28 Jun 2024
    • 3 Jul 2024
    • Loretto, Pennsylvania
    • 111
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Northeast Great Debate  |   June 2024
    St. Francis University
    Loretto, Pennsylvania
    https://www.francis.edu/
    Only 240 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

    • Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance)
    • Great Debate Program Tuition - $645 (does not include the deposit)

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

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

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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.


    • 1 Jul 2024
    • 31 Jul 2024
    • Location TBA - Central Texas
    • 81
    Register
    • 2 Jul 2024
    • 7 Jul 2024
    • Rock Island, Illinois
    • 165
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Midwest Great Debate  |   July 2nd - July 7th, 2024
    Augustana College
    Rock Island, Illinois 
    https://www.augustana.edu/
    Only 240 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

    • Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance)
    • Great Debate Program Tuition - $645 (does not include the deposit)

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

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

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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.


    • 7 Jul 2024
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland
    • 4
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    American LDZ   |   Dates will be announced soon
    St. Mary's College of Maryland
    St. Mary's City, Maryland
    www.smcm.edu
    Only 175 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

    • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
    • LDZ Program Tuition - $1120

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

    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 REQUIREMENTS

    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 175 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.

    • 9 Jul 2024
    • 14 Jul 2024
    • San Diego, California
    • 96
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    California Sol Great Debate  |  July 2024
    University of San Diego
    San Diego, California
    https://www.sandiego.edu/
    Only 240 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

    • Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance)
    • Great Debate Program Tuition - $645 (does not include the deposit)

    NOTE: Additional fees may apply.

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

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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.


    • 24 Jul 2024
    • 28 Jul 2024
    • University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
    • 22
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Texas CWS   |   Dates TBA
    University of St. Thomas
    Houston, Texas
    https://www.stthom.edu/
    Only 125 summer spots available.

    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 - $720

      NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
    • 11th  grade students
    • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
    • College bound

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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. 



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