Call for application for cohort 4.0!!!
The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates from around the world to join a free onlineinteractive leadership development journey that is manageable along your other commitments.
About the program
The Aspire Leaders Program is a full-scale leadership development program which focuses on development and empowerment of emerging leaders in all walks of life. The program is intended to benefit high-potential members of the workforce, to prepare the difficulties and necessities of becoming individuals who innovate and command with excellence. It combines an intensive curriculum, practical learning, and a true exposure to the real world problem, thus, enabling the development of an ability to think strategically and make good decisions, as well as communicate efficiently.
Its curriculum usually includes workshops, mentoring projects, immersive leadership experience, and all of this is taught in a system that emphasizes on personal improvement. The subjects are also guided through a guided system of growth with an attention to personal evaluation, the discernment of leadership style, and the finer tuning of the emotional intelligence. They are also advised to address challenging topics, engage with their classmates of diverse backgrounds, and use support of the experienced leaders and industry professionals.
One of the main features of the Aspire Leaders Program is that it focuses on the community building. The participants are taught to build a durable network between each other and industry experts as well as mentors. This network will provide constant support and at the same time will encourage collegiality, knowledge sharing and chances of professional growth.
The graduates of the Aspire Leaders Program usually have an enhanced entrepreneurial sense of who they can be as leaders and are ready to make a change in both their companies and communities. However, the capacity to face the challenge and guide a wide range of people, as well as make the strategic decisions connected to their inner values and farther needs of the society, is often sharpened by the end of a program. In a business, nonprofit, or government, a Leaders Aspire Program graduate will be adequately placed and emerge as a catalytic driver with a permanent impact.
*Note program content is delivered in English.
Benefits
Benefits:
- 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.
- Synchronous sessions led by world-class educators from universities around the world.
- Live learning and discussions with a global cohort of peers and mentors.
Eligibilities
Eligibility Criteria:
This program is for limited-income or first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world. All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 18-29 years old
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated but NOT enrolled in a postgraduate program or graduated from a postgraduate program
- Meet at least ONE of the following:
- Come from a limited-income background
- Be first-generation to attend university in their family
Application Process
Application process:
Visit https://apply.aspireleaders.org/ to create an account and start your application or visit the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program application.
Application Deadline: July 9, 2025
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