Call for Applications: Aspire Leaders Program

Deadline Date: December 04, 2024

 Donor Name: Aspire Institute

 Grant Size: Not Available

The Aspire Leaders Program is welcoming 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.

After completion, Aspire Institute empowers alumni to continue their leadership development through seed funds, workshops, and a vibrant global network of peers and mentors.

Modules

• Module 1: 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.
  • Duration: 3 weeks
• Module 2: 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
  • Duration: 5 weeks
• Masterclasses: 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.
  • Duration: Offered Throughout the Program

Eligibility Criteria

• 18-29 years old
• Low-income background
• First-generation college student or recent graduate but not enrolled in a graduate program
• Intermediate level English

For more information, visit Aspire Institute.