Deadline:
January 21, 2026
Program Starts: February 04, 2026
Program Ends: April 07, 2026
Location(s)
Online
Overview
Empowering low-income, first-generation college students worldwide to reach their full potential.
Details
The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators.
After completion, Aspire Institute empowers alumni to continue their leadership development through seed funds, workshops, and a vibrant global network of peers and mentors.
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
MASTER CLASSES 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.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility
- 18-29 years old
- First-generation, low-income university student
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated; not a postgraduate student or graduate
Dates
Deadline: January 21, 2026
Program starts:
February 04, 2026
Program ends:
April 07, 2026
Program Starts: February 04, 2026
Program Ends: April 07, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
