National Hispanic Institute upcoming events

2026 Colorado LDZ (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

2026 Texas Ambassador Great Debate (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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.

2026 Midwest Great Debate (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

2026 Rocky Mountain Collegiate World Series (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

2026 California Sol Great Debate (7 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

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)

2026 American LDZ (19 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

Dates July 19-26, 2026

2026 Texas LDZ (19 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

19 Jul 2026 – 26 Jul 2026

2026 Texas Collegiate World Series (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

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.

2027 Texas Great Debate (1 Jun 2027)

Tue, 01 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Texas Star Great Debate (8 Jun 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Colorado LDZ (20 Jun 2027)

Sun, 20 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Texas Ambassador Great Debate (26 Jun 2027)

Sat, 26 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Midwest Great Debate (27 Jun 2027)

Sun, 27 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Rocky Mountain CWS (28 Jun 2027)

Mon, 28 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 LDZ Las Américas (Cancún) (4 Jul 2027)

Sun, 04 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 American LDZ (11 Jul 2027)

Sun, 11 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Texas LDZ (18 Jul 2027)

Sun, 18 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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

2027 Texas CWS (26 Jul 2027)

Mon, 26 Jul 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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