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• 2026 Colorado LDZ

  • Start
    20 Jun 2026
  • End
    27 Jun 2026
  • Location
    Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
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  2026 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 - $1220

  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

  • 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.

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• 2026 Texas Ambassador Great Debate

  • Start
    27 Jun 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    30 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas  Ambassador Great Debate | June 27 - June 30, 2026
  St. Mary's University
  https://www.stmarytx.edu/
  Only 200 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 - $720  (does not include the deposit)

  
  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

  • 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.

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Midwest Great Debate

  • Start
    28 Jun 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    3 Jul 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Midwest Great Debate  | June 28 - July 3, 2026
  Augustana College
  Rock Island, Illinois 
  https://www.augustana.edu/
  Only 150 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 - $720  (does not include the deposit)

  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

  • 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.

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Rocky Mountain Collegiate World Series

  • Start
    29 Jun 2026
  • End
    3 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Colorado, USA
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  PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
  

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

  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. 

  PROGRAM Tuition 

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

  • CWS Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)

  • CWS Tuition - $890

  
  

  29 Jun 2026 – 3 Jul 2026.
  

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• 2026 California Sol Great Debate

  • Start
    7 Jul 2026
  • End
    12 Jul 2026
  • Location
    University of San Diego, San Diego, California.
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  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

  • 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.

  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 - $770  (does not include the deposit)

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 American LDZ

  • Start
    19 Jul 2026
  • End
    26 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA.
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  PROGRAM Tuition & fees

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

  • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
  • American LDZ Program Tuition - $1300

  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 July 19-26, 2026
  

  
  

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• 2026 Texas LDZ

  • Start
    19 Jul 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    26 Jul 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
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  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 - $1220

  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.

  
  

  19 Jul 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
  

  
  

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• 2026 Texas Collegiate World Series

  • Start
    21 Jul 2026
  • End
    25 Jul 2026
  • Location
    University of Saint Thomas, Houston, Texas.
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  PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
  

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

  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. 

  PROGRAM Tuition 

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

  • CWS Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)

  • CWS Tuition - $890

  Dates : July 21-25, 2026.
  

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• 2027 Texas Great Debate

  • When
    1 Jun 2027
  • Location
    Austin College, Sherman, Texas, USA
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  2027 DATES, TUITION COST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
  

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $720

  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

  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.

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• 2027 Texas Star Great Debate

  • Start
    8 Jun 2027
  • End
    13 Jun 2027
  • Location
    Central Texas, USA
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  2027 DATES, TUITION COST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $720

  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

  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.

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• 2027 Colorado LDZ

  • Start
    20 Jun 2027
  • End
    27 Jun 2027
  • Location
    Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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  2027 DATES & TUITION COST TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $1220

  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.

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• 2027 Texas Ambassador Great Debate

  • Start
    26 Jun 2027
  • End
    29 Jun 2027
  • Location
    Central Texas, USA
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  2027 DATES, TUITION COST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $720

  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

  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.

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• 2027 Midwest Great Debate

  • Start
    27 Jun 2027
  • End
    2 Jul 2027
  • Location
    Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
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  2027 DATES, TUITION COST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $720

  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

  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.

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• 2027 Rocky Mountain CWS

  • Start
    28 Jun 2027
  • End
    2 Jul 2027
  • Location
    Regis University, Denver, Colorado, USA
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  2027 DATES & TUITION COST TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $890

  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. 

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• 2027 LDZ Las Américas (Cancún)

  • Start
    4 Jul 2027
  • End
    11 Jul 2027
  • Location
    Cancún, México
  • Spaces left
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  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.
  

  2026 Program Tuition & fees 

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

  • Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
  • LDZ Program Tuition - $1220

  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.

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• 2027 American LDZ

  • Start
    11 Jul 2027
  • End
    18 Jul 2027
  • Location
    Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
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  2027 DATES & TUITION COST TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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

  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.

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• 2027 Texas LDZ

  • Start
    18 Jul 2027
  • End
    25 Jul 2027
  • Location
    Central Texas, USA
  • Spaces left
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  2027 DATES, TUITION COST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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

  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.

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• 2027 Texas CWS

  • Start
    26 Jul 2027
  • End
    30 Jul 2027
  • Location
    Houston, Texas, USA
  • Spaces left
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  2027 DATES, LOCATION & TUITION COST TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

  (Dates listed on the event are not yet official)

  2026 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 - $890

  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. 

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