National Hispanic Institute

Selective admissions policies are now in place until programs reach full capacity.

What is the Great Debate?

NHI's Great Debate is a communications and leadership development program for ambitious and courageous young people. If you are or know a young person committed to making meaningful change in the world, and are driven toward building up our community, NHI and the Great Debate experience is a must.

Who is eligible to apply for the Great Debate?

All students are welcome to apply for the Great Debate if they meet the following requirements:

Currently enrolled in the 9th grade
Has a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
First-time NHI participant

Texas Star Great Debate (6-day)

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, Texas
June 18 - 23, 2024
APPLY HERE

Midwest Great Debate (6-day)

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
July 2 - 7, 2024
APPLY HERE

Texas Great Debate (4-day)

Austin College
Sherman, Texas
June 6 - 9, 2024

APPLY HERE

For More Information

Visit Our Main Great Debate Page

California Sol Great Debate (6-day)

University of San Diego
San Diego, California
July 9 - 14, 2024

APPLY HERE

Northeast Great Debate (6-day)

St. Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania
June 28 - July 3, 2024
APPLY HERE

National Hispanic Institute

P.O. Box 220

Maxwell, Texas 78656

+1 (512) 357-6137

Contact Us

Hours of Operations:

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

THE GREAT DEBATE

Selective admissions policies are now in place until programs reach full capacity.

NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE

THE GREAT DEBATE

Selective admissions policies are now in place until programs reach full capacity.

2024 PROGRAM TENTATIVE DATES & LOCATIONS