Call For Applications: Aspire Leaders Program 2024

About

The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates worldwide 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. This program is 100% free. There are no costs associated with applying or going through the program.

Eligibility

This program is for low-income, first-generation college students around the world. All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 18-26 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.

The Aspire Leader Program Journey

• Module I: 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: Aspire Leadership Course: Societal Impact for First-Generation Leaders: Six-session leadership development course with an extra week to work on coursework 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
  • Week Seven: Independent Coursework and Module 3 Preparation
• Module III: 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.

Deadline: December 2, 2023

Click HERE To Apply