The 2026 Aspire Leaders Program

The Aspire Leaders Program is a free online leadership development program aimed at limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates worldwide. It offers professional development workshops, live networking with peers and educators, and courses designed by Harvard University faculty, with opportunities to apply for seed funding and grants.

Professional development workshops; live networking opportunities with peers and educators; exclusive courses designed and taught by Harvard University faculty; comprehensive online leadership training; ongoing networking access; potential seed funding and grants.

Young people between 18 and 29 years old who are currently enrolled in university, recently graduated, or graduates (postgraduate students), and who are first-generation university students from limited-income backgrounds.

Fill out the online form at aspireleaders.org, enter personal and academic information, complete additional details, and await the acceptance email for Module 1; participants are expected to actively participate in both modules.