Harvard Aspire Leaders Program 2026

The Harvard Aspire Leaders Program is a fully online leadership development program for university students and recent graduates. It runs for six weeks, with live masterclasses from global faculty and industry experts, and is designed to build leadership, communication, and professional skills. The program is free to participate and provides a certificate of completion and ongoing alumni opportunities.

Six weeks of online leadership development, live masterclasses with global faculty, leadership and professional development resources, a certificate of completion, and access to Aspire’s alumni network and post-program opportunities.

Open to university students currently enrolled or graduates from undergraduate or postgraduate programs, including master’s and PhD programs, who are 18–29 years old and meet at least one criteria such as coming from a limited-income background or being a first-generation university student.

Visit the official program page, create or access your Aspire account, complete the online application, and submit before the deadline.