2025 Dennis Chavez New Mexico LDZ (10th & 11th grade) - New Mexico Residents/Students ONLY!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This year’s event will host 150 top students in a weeklong leadership experience on the UNM campus June 8 - 15,  2025, and highlight the legacy of late Dennis Chavez. The program is made possible by 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

PROGRAM FEES

• NO APPLICATION OR TUITION FEE -  NM LDZ is fully funded by the New Mexico State Legislature, for students who attend New Mexico schools.   Student tuition is covered if they attend the NM LDZ only.  

IMPORTANT: Full support for the 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.  Transportation assistance will be available for participants from outlying areas who confirm a space by March, 2025

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• 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

• Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register
• Part 2 of application: Parent/Guardian signatures on the Parent Release and Medical Form
• Must complete pre-program online orientations before attending the program

SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME,

FIRST SERVE BASIS.

FIRST ROUND APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

BY NOVEMBER 25, 2025