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• 2025 Colorado LDZ (10th & 11th Grade)

  • Start
    21 Jun 2025
  • End
    28 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Colorado LDZ   | June 21 - 28, 2025
  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 - $1150

  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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• 2025 Midwest Great Debate (9th Grade)

  • Start
    28 Jun 2025
  • End
    3 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Midwest Great Debate  | June 28 - July 3, 2025
  Augustana College
  Rock Island, Illinois 
  https://www.augustana.edu/
  Only 175 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 - $695 (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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• 2025 Rocky Mountain Collegiate World Series (11th Grade)

  • Start
    29 Jun 2025
  • End
    3 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Regis University, Denver, Colorado
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Rocky Mountain Collegiate World Series | Jun 29, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025

  Regis University

  Denver, Colorado, USA

  https://www.regis.edu/

  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. 

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• 2025 National LDZ (10th & 11th Grade)

  • Start
    6 Jul 2025
  • End
    13 Jul 2025
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  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: Application Fee does not apply for Pre-Registration

  
  

  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

  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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• 2025 Northeast Great Debate (9th Grade)

  • Start
    7 Jul 2025
  • End
    12 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Saint Francis University
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Northeast Great Debate |  July 7-12, 2025
  Saint Francis University
  Loretto, Pennsylvania, USA
  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 - $695 (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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• 2025 California Sol Great Debate (9th Grade)

  • Start
    8 Jul 2025
  • End
    13 Jul 2025
  • Location
    University of San Diego
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  California Sol Great Debate | July 8 - 13, 2025
  University of San Diego
  San Diego, California, USA
  https://www.sandiego.edu/

  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 - $695 (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: Additional fees may apply. Transportation not included.

  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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• 2025 Texas Collegiate World Series (11th Grade)

  • Start
    17 Jul 2025
  • End
    21 Jul 2025
  • Location
    University of St. Thomas - Houston, Houston, TX
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  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. 

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• 2025 Texas LDZ (10th & 11th Grade)

  • Start
    20 Jul 2025
  • End
    27 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
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  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 - $1150

  NOTE: Application Fee does not apply for Pre-Registration

  
  

  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

  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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• Texas 4-Day Great Debates

  • Start
    24 Jul 2025
  • End
    27 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Austin College, Sherman, Texas and a New Location
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas Great Debate | June 5-8, 2025
  Austin College
  Sherman, Texas, USA
  https://www.austincollege.edu/
  Only 300 summer spots available.

  Texas Ambassador Great Debate | July 24 - 27, 2025
  St. Mary's University

  San Antonio, Texas, USA 

  https://www.stmarytx.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 - $695  (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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• 2026 Texas LDZ

  • Start
    1 Jun 2026
  • End
    31 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Central Texas, USA.
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  PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

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

  • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
  • LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

  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

  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.

  Dates TBA. Late July, 2026.
  

  
  

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• 2026 Texas Great Debate

  • Start
    1 Jun 2026
  • End
    13 Jun 2026
  • Location
    Austin College, Sherman, Texas.
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  PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

  Texas Great Debate | Dates TBA, Early June, 2026
  Austin College
  Sherman, Texas, USA
  https://www.austincollege.edu/
  Only 300 summer spots available.

  PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (Before August 30)
  

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

  • Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance)

  • Great Debate Program Tuition - $695  (does not include the deposit)

  NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at checkout.

  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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• 2026 Colorado LDZ

  • Start
    2 Jun 2026
  • End
    31 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Fort Collins, Colorado.
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  PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

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

  • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
  • LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

  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

  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.

  Dates TBA. Late June, 2026.
  

  
  

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• 2026 American LDZ

  • Start
    3 Jun 2026
  • End
    31 Jul 2026
  • Location
    New Jersey, USA.
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  PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

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

  • LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
  • LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

  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

  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.

  Dates TBA. Mid July, 2026.
  

  
  

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• 2026 Rocky Mountain Collegiate World Series

  • Start
    4 Jun 2026
  • End
    30 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Regis University, Denver, Colorado
  • Spaces left
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  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. 

  Dates TBA - Late June, 2026.
  

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• 2026 Texas Collegiate World Series

  • Start
    5 Jun 2026
  • End
    30 Jul 2026
  • Location
    University of Saint Thomas, Houston, Texas.
  • Spaces left
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  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. 

  Dates TBA - Late July, 2026.
  

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