PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)
Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at the end of the form.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
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.
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.
Dates TBA - Late June, 2026.
Texas Great Debate | Dates TBA, Early June, 2026 Austin College Sherman, Texas, USA https://www.austincollege.edu/ Only 300 summer spots available.
Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance)
NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at checkout.
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.
Dates TBA - Late July, 2026.
Dates TBA. Late June, 2026.
Dates TBA. Mid July, 2026.
National Hispanic Institute
+1 (512) 357-6137
Hours of Operations:
M-F, 8:30am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
