THE GREAT DEBATE
A GREAT LEGACY
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For over 30 years, students from across the city of Brownsville have participated in NHI's Great Debate program, and the consensus is clear:
"I am having difficulty even finding the right words to convey just how grateful and impressed my husband and I are at the level of passion, commitment, and excellence put forth by all. I saw my daughter grow in confidence, research skills, preparation, public-speaking, use of technology, and managing competitive stress. I saw coaches selflessly dedicate so much time and effort to see that each kid was prepared to perform to the best of their abilities"
– Parent of Great Debate Participant
THE PROGRAM
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The Great Debate is much more than a debate program — it's an opportunity for students to hone the power of their ideas and their voice.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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In order to participate, students must first must submit an application to participate in the Texas Great Debate with NHI at Tip of Texas (an option may appear to participate with "RGV" — that's not us!). Please note that NHI requires participants to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be admitted into the program. Applications are evaluated by NHI on a rolling basis. There is no formal deadline; we will continue to accept students until our program reaches capacity. Once accepted, around February, families will be contacted with an invitation to our Induction Ceremony. ​
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COST & SCHOLARSHIPS​
Application Fee $25 USD
Deposit $150 USD
Tuition $695 USD
Local Fee $200 USD
TOTAL = $1,070 USD
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Included in the cost above:​
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All meals and housing while at the program
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Private transportation from Brownsville to the tournament and back
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A team (NHI at Tip of Texas) shirt, a category (Mock Trial, Cross Examination, Oratory, or Extemporaneous Speaking) shirt, and a program (Texas Great Debate or Ambassador Great Debate) shirt
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Approximately 50+ hours of local programming (≈ March-June) and all curricular materials (binders, legal pads, printed materials, etc.)
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Four consecutive days of intensive programming on a university campus​
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NHI at Tip of Texas is committed to minimizing the financial burden that participating in our programs imposes on families. To this end, we offer the prestigious Garcia Scholarship. Please visit the page linked to learn more about the scholarship.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at tipoftexas@nhimail.com.