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    • 8 Jun 2023
    • 11 Jun 2023
    • Austin College, Sherman,Texas
    • 20
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Texas Great Debate  |   June 8-11, 2023
    Austin College
    Sherman, Texas
    https://www.austincollege.edu/
    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 - $625 (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

    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.

    • 11 Jun 2023
    • 18 Jun 2023
    • University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
    • 57
    Register

     


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    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The National Hispanic Institute (NHI) and the University of New Mexico are partnering to host the 2023 Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez New Mexico LDZ for New Mexico high school students.

    This year’s event will host 150 top students in a weeklong leadership experience on the UNM campus June 11-18, 2023, and highlight the legacy of late Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez. The program is made possible with the help of 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

    Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez New Mexico LDZ   |   June  11-18, 2023
    University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
    http://www.unm.edu/

    IMPORTANT:  This program is for New Mexico students only.

    PROGRAM fees

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

    IMPORTANT: Full support for the Dionisio "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 and a $25 application processing fee.


    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
    • 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

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    • Must upload a copy of a recent report card or transcript when you register
    • For admitted students, Parent/Guardian signatures on the Parent Release and Medical Form
    • Must meet NHI's requirements for proof of vaccination for COVID-19
    • Must complete pre-program online orientations before attending the program
    • 18 Jun 2023
    • 25 Jun 2023
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
    • 24

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Colorado LDZ   |   June 18-25, 2023
    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 - $995 (does not include the deposit)

    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

    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.

    • 20 Jun 2023
    • 25 Jun 2023
    • Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
    • 40
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Texas Star Great Debate  |   June 20-25, 2023
    Our Lady of the Lake University
    San Antonio , Texas
    www.ollusa.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 - $625 (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

    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.

    • 26 Jun 2023
    • 30 Jun 2023
    • University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
    • 12
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Rocky Mountain CWS   |   June 26-30, 2023
    University of Denver
    Denver, Colorado
    www.du.edu
    Only 125 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM 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.

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
    • 11th  grade students
    • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
    • College bound

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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. 

    • 27 Jun 2023
    • 2 Jul 2023
    • Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
    • 18
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Midwest Great Debate  |   June 27 - July 2, 2023
    Augustana College
    Rock Island, Illinois
    Only 125 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 - $625 (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

    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.

    • 4 Jul 2023
    • 9 Jul 2023
    • University of San Diego, San Diego, California
    • 3
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    California Sol Great Debate  |   July 4-9, 2023
    University of San Diego
    San Diego, California
    https://www.sandiego.edu/
    Only 125 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 - $625 (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

    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.

    • 9 Jul 2023
    • 16 Jul 2023
    • St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland
    • 8
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    American LDZ   |   July 9-16 2023
    St. Mary's College of Maryland
    St. Mary's City, Maryland
    www.smcm.edu
    Only 175 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 - $1,070 (does not include the deposit)

    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

    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 175 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.

    • 11 Jul 2023
    • 16 Jul 2023
    • Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania
    • 40
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Northeast Great Debate  |   July 11-16, 2023
    Saint Francis University
    Loretto, Pennsylvania
    Only 100 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 - $625 (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

    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.

    • 16 Jul 2023
    • 23 Jul 2023
    • St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas
    • 8
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Texas LDZ   |   July 16-23, 2023
    St. Mary's University
    San Antonio, Texas
    Only 200 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 - $995 (does not include the deposit)

    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

    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 200 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.

    • 26 Jul 2023
    • 30 Jul 2023
    • University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
    • 23
    Register

    PROGRAM DATES & LOCATION

    Texas CWS   |   July 26-30, 2023
    University of St. Thomas
    Houston, Texas
    https://www.stthom.edu/
    Only 125 summer spots available.

    PROGRAM 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.

    PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
    • 11th  grade students
    • Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
    • College bound

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    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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