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 the 2024 program now open! Apply Here
Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility
- 18-26 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 I
Four Weeks (3-5 hours/week)
Personal and 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 II
Four Weeks (3-5 hours/week)
Immersive Learning
- Master classes led by world-class educators from universities around the world.
- Asynchronous and synchronous learning with a global cohort of peers and mentors.


Module III
Six Weeks (3-5 hours/week)
Aspire Leadership Course: Societal Impact for First-Generation Leaders
Six session leadership development course designed and delivered by Harvard University faculty.
- Week One: Understanding Yourself as a Leader
- Week Two: Importance of Understanding Context and Building Trust
- Week Three: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
- Week Four: Live Discussion – Addressing Community Challenges
- Week Five: Voices of Leaders
- Week Six: Live Discussion – Being in Action in Your Communities Worldwide
Cohorts
Each cohort will participate in the same three module program with a new group of Aspire Leaders. We hope you apply and join us on this journey today!
Cohort 1
Application Now Closed
Cohort 1 Program Dates: Jan. - April, 2024
Cohort 2
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Boston, USA)
Cohort 2 Program Dates: April - Aug., 2024
Cohort 3
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST (Boston, USA)
Cohort 3 Program Dates: Aug. - Nov., 2024