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2026 California Sol Great Debate (9th Grade)

Start
1 Jul 2026
End
30 Jul 2026
Location
University of San Diego, San Diego, California.
Spaces left
148

Registration

1- New Applicant – $25.00
AZ Upward bound
Arizona Upward Bound Applicant.

Your $150 deposit will be covered by NHI, and your $695 tuition will be covered by Upward Bound.
Global Community High School
Las Vegas Sands Scholarship – $25.00
YWLA Las Vegas

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PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 31)

Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)
Great Debate Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of acceptance, non-refundable)
Great Debate Program Tuition - $695

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.

Dates TBA. Mid July 2026.

National Hispanic Institute

P.O. Box 220

Maxwell, Texas 78656

+1 (512) 357-6137

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Hours of Operations:

M-F, 8:30am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 5:30pm CDT