O Aspire Institutefounded at Harvard University, leads the Aspire Leaders Programme. This programme is for students who come from adverse social and financial backgrounds. Students who are the first in their families to attend university and who are currently enrolled or recently graduated from a degree programme can apply for the first cycle of the Aspire Leaders Programme for the 2023 academic year. The application cycle will open on 16 November 2022.
Funding organisation: Aspire Institute
Location: Online:
Gender: Male/female
Type of financing: Partially financed:
Number of positions: N/A
Grade: None
Eligible Countries: All countries
Programme duration: 4-5 Months
Language required: English
Field: Various
Benefits
Harvard's faculty curates this multidisciplinary and extensive curriculum. Finalists will connect with a hard-working, diverse and talented group of future leaders spread across continents and intellectual curiosities. Participants through this programme will gain a variety of experiences, such as:
- A classroom environment at Harvard
- Case study discussion groups
- Sessions led by Harvard and other world-class faculty
- Mentoring workshops
- And talks conducted by admissions professionals.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates and applications must fulfil the following eligibility criteria. Candidates must be:
- Between the ages of 18-26
- From low-income backgrounds
- The family's first student to attend university
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a degree programme
Programme schedule
Candidates who apply on time will start going through five stages. Students who complete one or all of the five stages will earn competences and certificates. Finalists will have virtual access to the course for 4-5 months after the application deadline.
How to apply
Applications for the Aspire Leaders Programme will open on 16 November 2022. Applicants can complete the Interest Form to receive updates and find out more about the programme.
Application deadline: 11 January 2023
