National Hispanic Institute

THE COLLEGIATE WORLD SERIES (CWS)

What is the CWS?

CWS 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.

Getting coached for success in the college admissions process is only one part of making decisions about your future; making a final institutional selection based on your life goals and values requires a different lens. The CWS addresses the emotional and psychological factors that impact life plans by providing a process for decision-making called Inquiry Based Learning. Using this process, students team up to take on complex challenges and use inquiry- based processes to offer strategic plans for their future goals. CWS graduates are considered high potential candidates for future faculty roles with NHI, as they are students of the inquiry process used by NHI leaders to evolve new program experiences, ideas, and concepts in community social entrepreneurship.

PROGRAM FEES AND TUITION

What is the cost of the CWS?

The cost of the CWS/CWSx is broken down into distinct fees, all of which will culminate in supplying your student with the adequate resources for a fulfilling and fun leadership experience.

The CWS 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.

What does the payment schedule look like?

NHI will provide details about the payment schedule upon acceptance into the program.

NHI is committed to flexibility - that is, payment plans and fundraising tools are available to all families who request them.

CWS PROGRAM DATES & LOCATIONS

The CWS is able to take place due to he generosity of our host institutions. The locations and dates for CWS programs are as follows:

Rocky Mountain CWS
June 26-30, 2023
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
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Texas CWS
July 26-30, 2023
University of St. Thomas
Houston, Texas
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ADMISSIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

Who is eligible to apply for the CWS?

All students are welcome to apply for the CWSx if they meet the following eligibility requirements:

In the 11th grade
Has a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
College bound

What does the admissions process look like?

Complete online registration and submit a $25 registration fee.
Upload a recent report card or transcript (last reporting period for 2022-2023 school year accepted)
Enrollment Office reviews the application within 1-3 business days.
Upon acceptance, please pay a $150 non-refundable deposit within 10 days.
Submit Parent Release Form.
Complete final tuition payment by assigned deadline. (flexible payment plans available).

CWS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

All participating students must:

Upload a copy of their most recent report cards or transcripts upon registration
Read through Parent/Medical Release Form
NHI COVID Policies

Nominate a student

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Click on image below to see our 2023 CWS Brochure

CWS INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS AND TESTIMONIALS

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