The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates from around the world to join a free online interactive three-module leadership development journey.
Unveiling an opportunity for low-income, first-generation college scholars and fresh graduates globally, the Aspire Leaders Program 2024 is currently welcoming applications. This venture provides a complimentary online immersive experience in leadership, inclusive of professional competencies training, an exceptional course curated and imparted by Harvard faculty, and dynamic seminars facilitated by eminent educators from around the world.
Each cohort will participate in the same three module program with a new group of Aspire Leaders. We hope you apply and join us on this journey today!
Benefits
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.
Requirements
- 18-26 years old
- Low-income background
- First-generation college student or recent graduate but not enrolled in a graduate program
- Intermediate level English
For more details about eligibility, visit our FAQ page.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: December 2, 2023