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LORENZO DE ZAVALA
YOUTH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
An eight-day intensive leadership experience filled with unexpected and unplanned challenges and hurdles, the LDZ is an opportunity for young people to learn how to create, manage, and navigate large organizations. During this journey, students practice a broad array of competencies including public speaking, policy writing, and constituency development.
Since 1982, students from over 20 states and four Latin American nations have convened to play this leadership game of vision, influence and power management. Personal growth, self-awareness, and mindset often undergo tremendous change through the LDZ experience; Students grow to envision themselves as both change-makers and game-changers as the leaders of today.
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LDZ Tuition & Information
What Does Tuition Cover?
- Eight days on a college campus in dorms
- A full meal plan
- Private access to training areas
- An excursion in the city that the program is in
- College Day exclusively for program participants
- Staff-student ratio of 1:15
- Supplies and materials
- Commemorative program T-shirt
- Certificate of participation
- Highly motivating curriculum
NHI Membership
Students who complete the LDZ are granted full NHI membership — including access to future leadership programs, volunteer opportunities, and faculty development — as long as they remain in good standing.
2025 Tuition & Fees
- Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
- LDZ Deposit: $150 (non-refundable)
- LDZ Tuition: $1150 (balance after deposit) ** LDZ Tuition may change for summer 2026.
- Payment plans
- Sponsorships
- Online fundraising
- Offline fundraising
- Community grants
Payment & Support
Upon official acceptance, a $150 deposit secures your student’s spot. Families manage tuition in a variety of ways:
NHI makes it a point to work with each family on their specific plans for tuition and can be reached at +1 (512) 357-6137 during normal office hours or admissions@nhimail.com. Resources for fundraising and requesting sponsorship can be found at https://www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/fundraise
“Amazing people. Unforgettable. Life-changing. Nothing like it. My world of opportunities just expanded."
Manage yourself inGlobal EnvironmentsChallenge ideas. Grow as a leader. Form friendships that extend far beyond the tournament. | Represent your CommunityJoin the membership. Share your community's story. |  Communicate your Ideas with Strategy & PassionShare your vision with strategy. When you speak with purpose, your voice becomes a tool to influence others. | Celebrate your growth as a rising leaderUncover your strengths. Sharpen your capacities and broaden your experience. Practice decision-making. Honor your power.
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PROGRAM DATES & LOCATIONS
 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZNew Mexico Residents OnlyJune 2026University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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