Aspire Leaders Program 2026

The Aspire Institute started the fully financed, nine-week online leadership program known as the Aspire Leaders Program 2026. It seeks to assist students in realizing their potential, developing their professional skills, and becoming influential leaders. The program leads participants through a dynamic learning experience that includes chances for financial support and mentorship, interactive discussions with a diverse international cohort, and captivating masterclasses delivered by renowned faculty. Emerging leaders get the self-assurance and resources necessary to significantly impact their communities via this intensive program.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be under the age group of 18 to 29 years
  • Open to students from limited-income households or all first-generation students
  • Participants who are enrolled in or have completed any college program from any field of study are eligible
Benefit

Personal and Professional Development: The program is designed to help participants develop key leadership skills by fostering essential leadership qualities, including:

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Strategic communication and effective collaboration
  • Navigating complex situations and making sound, ethical decisions
  • Leading with empathy, purpose, and integrity


Build a Global Network: Participants will have the opportunity to connect with a diverse cohort of like-minded students from across the globe who share similar backgrounds and aspirations. The program facilitates:

  • A supportive community where participants can share challenges, experiences, and successes
  • Collaborative learning opportunities through peer-to-peer interaction
  • The potential to form lifelong professional and personal connections that can be valuable throughout their careers​​​​​

Resume and Portfolio building: The program equips participants with the tools and techniques to make them stand out in the job market. This includes:

  • Developing valuable skills that will be recognised by employers
  • Gaining hands-on experience that strengthens their professional portfolio

Free Access to Harvard Study Modules: Participants will be granted exclusive access to Harvard`s career-ready materials and other valuable resources, helping them gain an edge in their professional development.

Live Interactive Masterclasses: Virtual sessions will be conducted by renowned faculty members from Harvard University and other world class institutions, offering participants access to top tier academic knowledge and expertise.

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the two modules, participants will receive a certificate of completion signed by Harvard faculty.

Grant and Mentorship Opportunities: Participants can apply for seed funding, academic grants and other scholarships of up to INR 1,00,000 to launch initiatives that have the potential to create a positive social impact in their communities or regions. To be eligible for this funding, students must submit a project proposal outlining their initiative and also complete the Aspire Leaders Program.

Documents Required
  • No documents are required to be attached at the time of application.
How To Apply
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  • Read all the information carefully.
  • Fill out the online application form as per the information required.
  • Submit all the relevant documents before the deadline.