Texas Great Debate | June 8-11, 2023 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Colorado LDZ | June 18-25, 2023 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.
Texas Star Great Debate | June 20-25, 2023 Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio , Texas www.ollusa.edu Only 150 summer spots available.
Rocky Mountain CWS | June 26-30, 2023 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.
Midwest Great Debate | June 27 - July 2, 2023 Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois Only 125 summer spots available.
California Sol Great Debate | July 4-9, 2023 University of San Diego San Diego, California https://www.sandiego.edu/ Only 125 summer spots available.
California Bay Great Debate | July 5-10, 2023 University of California, Berkeley Oakland, California https://www.berkeley.edu/ Only 100 summer spots available.
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.
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.
Northeast Great Debate | July 11-16, 2023 Saint Francis University Loretto, Pennsylvania Only 100 summer spots available.
Texas LDZ | July 16-23, 2023 St. Mary's University San Antonio, Texas Only 200 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 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.
Texas CWS | July 26-30, 2023 University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas https://www.stthom.edu/ Only 125 summer spots available.
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