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• 2023 Texas Great Debate (9th grade)

  • Start
    8 Jun 2023
  • End
    11 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Austin College, Sherman,Texas
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas Great Debate  |   June 8-11, 2023
  Austin College
  Sherman, Texas
  https://www.austincollege.edu/
  Only 240 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 - $625 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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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• Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez New Mexico LDZ (10th & 11th grade)

  • Start
    11 Jun 2023
  • End
    18 Jun 2023
  • Location
    University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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  PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  The National Hispanic Institute (NHI) and the University of New Mexico are partnering to host the 2023 Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez New Mexico LDZ for New Mexico high school students.

  This year’s event will host 150 top students in a weeklong leadership experience on the UNM campus June 11-18, 2023, and highlight the legacy of late Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez. The program is made possible with the help of 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.

  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez New Mexico LDZ   |   June  11-18, 2023
  University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  http://www.unm.edu/

  IMPORTANT:  This program is for New Mexico students only.

  PROGRAM fees
  

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

  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.

  
  

  PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY

  • 10th or 11th  grade students
  • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
  • Students from the state of New Mexico
  • Enrollment in a college-bound high school graduation plan

  PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register
  • For admitted students, Parent/Guardian signatures on the Parent Release and Medical Form
  • Must meet NHI's requirements for proof of vaccination for COVID-19
  • Must complete pre-program online orientations before attending the program

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• 2023 Colorado LDZ (10th & 11th grade)

  • Start
    18 Jun 2023
  • End
    25 Jun 2023
  • Location
    Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Colorado LDZ   |   June 18-25, 2023
  Colorado State University
  Fort Collins, Colorado
  www.colostate.edu
  Only 150 summer spots available.

  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 - $995 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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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• 2023 Texas Star Great Debate (9th grade)

  • Start
    20 Jun 2023
  • End
    25 Jun 2023
  • Location
    TBD
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas Star Great Debate  |   mid-June, 2023
  San Antonio area college/university to be determined
  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 - $625 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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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• 2023 Rocky Mountain CWS (11th grade)

  • Start
    26 Jun 2023
  • End
    30 Jun 2023
  • Location
    University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Rocky Mountain CWS   |   June 26-30, 2023
  University of Denver
  Denver, Colorado
  www.du.edu
  Only 125 summer spots available.

  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 - $675 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY

  • 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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• 2023 Midwest Great Debate (9th grade)

  • Start
    27 Jun 2023
  • End
    2 Jul 2023
  • Location
    Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Midwest Great Debate  |   June 27 - July 2, 2023
  Augustana College
  Rock Island, Illinois
  Only 125 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 - $625 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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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• 2023 California Sol Great Debate (9th grade)

  • Start
    4 Jul 2023
  • End
    9 Jul 2023
  • Location
    University of San Diego, San Diego, California
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  California Sol Great Debate  |   July 4-9, 2023
  University of San Diego
  San Diego, California
  https://www.sandiego.edu/
  Only 125 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 - $625 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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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• 2023 American LDZ (10th & 11th grade)

  • Start
    9 Jul 2023
  • End
    16 Jul 2023
  • Location
    St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  American LDZ   |   July 9-16 2023
  St. Mary's College of Maryland
  St. Mary's City, Maryland
  www.smcm.edu
  Only 175 summer spots available.

  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 - $1,070 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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 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.

  Show details
• 2023 Northeast Great Debate (9th grade)

  • Start
    11 Jul 2023
  • End
    16 Jul 2023
  • Location
    Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania
  • Spaces left
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Northeast Great Debate  |   July 11-16, 2023
  Saint Francis University
  Loretto, Pennsylvania
  Only 100 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 - $625 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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.

  Show details
• 2023 Texas LDZ (10th & 11th grade)

  • Start
    16 Jul 2023
  • End
    23 Jul 2023
  • Location
    St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas LDZ   |   July 16-23, 2023
  St. Mary's University
  San Antonio, Texas
  Only 200 summer spots available.

  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 - $995 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  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 200 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.

  Show details
• 2023 Texas CWS (11th grade)

  • Start
    26 Jul 2023
  • End
    30 Jul 2023
  • Location
    University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas CWS   |   July 26-30, 2023
  University of St. Thomas
  Houston, Texas
  https://www.stthom.edu/
  Only 125 summer spots available.

  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 - $675 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply.
  

  PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY

  • 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. 

  Show details