Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes first-generation university students and recent graduates from around the world to join a free online interactive leadership development journey that is manageable along your other commitments.
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
- 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.
- Extended Leadership Programs
- Alumni gain access to a vibrant community of young leaders, mentors, and funding opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- This program is for low-income, first-generation college students around the world.
- All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 18-29 years old
- First-generation college student
- Low-income background
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated but not enrolled in graduate school
- Intermediate level English
For more information, visit Aspire Institute.
