The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates from around the world to join a free online interactive leadership development journey that is manageable along your other commitments.
Applications for Cohort 1 of the 2025 program are open now until December 4, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. EST! Visit this link to apply: Apply Here
Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility
- 18-29 years old
- Low-income background
- First-generation college student or recent graduate but not enrolled in a graduate program
- Intermediate level English
If you meet these eligibility criteria and submit a 10 minute application, you will be accepted!
The Aspire Leaders Program Journey
Module 1
~3 Weeks
Personal & Professional Development
- Strengths-based leadership skills assessment.
- Professional development resources co-created with Harvard Business School for creating a LinkedIn profile, crafting your resume, tips for interviewing, and how to network.
- Live interactions among a global cohort of peers.
Module 2
~5 Weeks
Aspire Horizons Course
Leadership development course designed and delivered by Harvard University faculty.
Topics:
- Understanding Yourself as a Leader
- Importance of Understanding Context and Building Trust
- Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
- Voices of Leaders
- Addressing Community Challenges
- Being in Action in Your Communities Worldwide
Masterclasses
Offered Throughout the Program
Immersive Learning
- Synchronous sessions led by world-class educators from universities around the world.
- Live learning and discussions with a global cohort of peers and mentors.
2025 Aspire Leaders Program
Each cohort will participate in the same program with a new group of Aspire Leaders.
Cohort 1
Program Dates: January 8 - March 5, 2025
Application Deadline: December 4, 2024