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NHI Programs & Events

    • 20 Jun 2026
    • 27 Jun 2026
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
    • 0
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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


    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.

    • 27 Jun 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • 30 Jun 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas
    • 61
    Register

    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

    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.



    • 28 Jun 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • 3 Jul 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
    • 56
    Register

    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

    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.



    • 29 Jun 2026
    • 3 Jul 2026
    • Colorado, USA
    • 13
    Register

    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.

    • 7 Jul 2026
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • University of San Diego, San Diego, California.
    • 20
    Register

    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.

    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)



    • 19 Jul 2026
    • 26 Jul 2026
    • Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA.
    • 56
    Register

    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


    • 19 Jul 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • 26 Jul 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
    • 12
    Register

    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


    • 21 Jul 2026
    • 25 Jul 2026
    • University of Saint Thomas, Houston, Texas.
    • 52
    Register

    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.

    • 1 Jun 2027
    • Austin College, Sherman, Texas, USA
    • 300
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 8 Jun 2027
    • 13 Jun 2027
    • Central Texas, USA
    • 120
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 20 Jun 2027
    • 27 Jun 2027
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
    • 198
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 26 Jun 2027
    • 29 Jun 2027
    • Central Texas, USA
    • 200
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 27 Jun 2027
    • 2 Jul 2027
    • Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
    • 120
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 28 Jun 2027
    • 2 Jul 2027
    • Regis University, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • 200
    Register

    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

    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. 

    • 4 Jul 2027
    • 11 Jul 2027
    • Cancún, México
    • 145
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 11 Jul 2027
    • 18 Jul 2027
    • Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
    • 200
    Register

    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

    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 Jul 2027
    • 25 Jul 2027
    • Central Texas, USA
    • 200
    Register

    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

    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.

    • 26 Jul 2027
    • 30 Jul 2027
    • Houston, Texas, USA
    • 150
    Register

    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

    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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