Aspire Leaders Program for Low Income Students

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.

Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility

• 18-26 years old
• Low-income background
• First-generation college student or recent graduate
• Intermediate level English

The Aspire Leaders Program Journey

MODULE I

THREE WEEKS

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

SEVEN WEEKS

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

TWO WEEKS

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.

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How To Apply

Application closes 2nd December 2023

Visit Aspire Leaders Program webpage to learn more and apply now

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