Harvard University 2023 Aspire Leaders Program for Students Worldwide

Published: 24 Nov 2022

This fully funded multi-stage, leadership development programme for underserved youth around the world provides access to world-class faculty, a global network of peers, Harvard University coursework, grant and mentorship opportunities.

Candidates for the programme receive a host of leadership, academic, and professional development resources through a tiered application structure that reaches thousands of students globally. Over 16,000 students from 130 countries applied for the Aspire Leaders Programme in 2022. Through a global and intellectual community, participants interact a global community as they grapple with questions of identity, technology, ethics, and structural change.

Harvard University Aspire Leaders Program

Application Deadline	January 11, 2023
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	College School
Sponsor	Harvard University
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Harvard University Aspire Leaders Program

Through the programme, students will:

• Gain access to fully-funded HarvardX courses and leadership development tools.
• Participate in live seminars with Harvard and world-class faculty.
• Exchange ideas in a virtual classroom with a global community of peers.

Requirements for Harvard University Aspire Leaders Program

Open to students who are from backgrounds of social and financial adversity. All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 18-26 years old
• Low-income background
• First-generation to attend university (parent(s) and/or primary caregiver(s) did not complete a bachelor’s level degree)
• Enrolled in an undergraduate programme or recently graduated (within three years) OR
• Education impacted by a natural disaster and/or armed conflict (i.e. refugees or displaced persons)

Application Deadline

January 11, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Harvard University on apply.aspireleaders.org to apply