2025 Aspire Leaders Program for Low-Income College Students and Recent Graduates

The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes limited-income and 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.

• Table of Content
• About Aspire Institute
• Aspire Leaders Program
• Requirements for Aspire Leaders Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Aspire Leaders Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Aspire Institute

In October 2021 the Aspire Institute was launched as a spin off from Harvard as an independent non-profit. The Aspire Institute replaced the Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program.

Aspire Leaders Program

Application Deadline	09 Jul 2025
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Aspire Institute
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Aspire Leaders Program Qualification

• 18-29 years old
• Limited-income background or first-generation to attend university
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or recently graduated; not a postgraduate student or graduate of a postgraduate program

Interview date, Process and Venue for Aspire Leaders Program

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.

Application Timeline:

• Program Dates: August 6-October 7, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 9, 2025

Application Deadline

July 9, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Aspire Institute on bit.ly to apply

For more details, visit Aspire Institute Program webpage