In order to empower underprivileged and first-generation college students around the world, Harvard Business School academics developed the fully financed online leadership program known as the Aspire Leaders Program 2025. Harvard faculty created the extensive curriculum for this 14-week program, which includes live virtual seminars, Harvard course materials, and self-assessments. Because it doesn’t require an English language test like IELTS, a larger pool of people can apply.
The program offers a rare chance to gain leadership experience, create connections with a global network of young activists, and gain access to educational materials and funds that can impact lives. It was first introduced as the Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program in 2017 and is being run on its own as the Aspire Institute. Participants are assisted in becoming influential leaders in their communities and have lifetime access to a global alumni network.
For students looking for domestic foreign leadership experience, this is a fantastic opportunity that offers free, top-notch mentoring and training.
Host Country: Online
Program Dates: August 6-October 7, 2025
Duration: 4 Months
Opportunity Type: Training
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 29.
- It must be from a low-income family.
- Parents or other key caregivers should not have a bachelor’s degree; thus, they should be first-generation college students.
- must not be enrolled in any graduate programs and must either be enrolled in an undergraduate program now or have graduated within the last three years.
- should be able to communicate in English at least at an intermediate level.
Benefits:
- Connect with peers and up-and-coming changemakers worldwide.
- After completing important program components, you will receive a fully paid certificate.
- Take part in live seminars with prominent academics and Harvard staff.
- Get access to professional networking and mentoring opportunities.
- Community impact funds may be given to eligible fellows.
- Obtain funding for professional and academic advancement.
- Take advantage of a skills evaluation powered by machine learning that offers tailored recommendations for improvement.
- Take advantage of free online leadership training.
- Take part in interactive discussions with eminent academics from Harvard and other top universities worldwide in a variety of subject areas.
- Extended Leadership Programs (ELPs) are free for Aspire alumni who finish all modules.
Deadline: 09 July 2025
