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
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
Texas Great Debate | June 2024 Austin College Sherman, Texas https://www.austincollege.edu/ Only 240 summer spots available.
Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
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.
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.
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
SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME,
FIRST SERVE BASIS.
Colorado LDZ | June 16-23, 2024 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado www.colostate.edu Only 150 summer spots available.
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.
Rocky Mountain CWS | To Be Announced University of Denver Denver, Colorado www.du.edu Only 125 summer spots available.
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.
Northeast Great Debate | June 2024 St. Francis University Loretto, Pennsylvania https://www.francis.edu/ Only 240 summer spots available.
Midwest Great Debate | July 2nd - July 7th, 2024 Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois https://www.augustana.edu/ Only 240 summer spots available.
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.
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.
California Sol Great Debate | July 2024 University of San Diego San Diego, California https://www.sandiego.edu/ Only 240 summer spots available.
Texas CWS | Dates TBA University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas https://www.stthom.edu/ Only 125 summer spots available.
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