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On a Mission to Reach 1,000,000 Young Leaders Annually by 2027

Our Global Impact

2017-2024

195+
countries represented
215K+
young adults’ lives impacted
$200K+
awarded for alumni-led community projects in 34 countries
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Aspire Leaders Program

Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click HERE to apply.

The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators.

After completion, Aspire Institute empowers alumni to continue their leadership development through seed funds, workshops, and a vibrant global network of peers and mentors.

Faculty and Mentor Spotlights

Andrea Lluch, A First-Generation University Graduate and Business Historian, Values Cross-Cultural Discussion to Drive Change

Andrea Lluch values global audiences in her classrooms and through the Aspire Leaders Program masterclass.

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Global Partners

The Varlc Project, Founded by Charles Ogbodo ALP ‘24, Bridges Educational Gaps in Nigeria Through Peer-to-Peer Learning

Aspire alumnus and Aspire Institute partner to improve access to quality education and peer-to-peer learning networks in Nigeria and worldwide.

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Alumni Stories

Rafael Borba, ALP ’24, Applies Medicine and Leadership in an Innovative Initiative for Dementia Prevention in Brazil

Borba received Social Impact Seed Fund to implement his dementia prevention initiative in Brazil.

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