On a Mission to Reach 1,000,000 Young Leaders Annually by 2027
Our Global Impact
2017-2024
Aspire Leaders Program
Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click HERE to apply.
The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey.
After completion, Aspire Institute empowers alumni to continue their leadership development through seed funds, workshops, and a vibrant global network of peers and mentors.
Expanding Opportunities: Broadening the Aspire Leaders Program Eligibility Criteria
As we continue to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of young leaders worldwide, we are excited to announce an important update to our Aspire Leaders Program eligibility criteria. Beginning with Cohort 4 of this year, we are expanding our criteria to welcome learners from either limited-income backgrounds OR those who are first-generation to go to university in their family, meaning neither of their parents completed a bachelor’s-level degree.
First-Gen Notre Dame Graduate, Raphael Banuelos ALP ’23, Finds Purpose Through Community Connection
Rafa Banuelos, 2023 Aspire Leaders Program alum, continues to give back to each community he is a part of and find the support he needs to continue to grow personally and professionally.
Nigerian Entrepreneur, Rahmat Eyinfunjowo, Gives Back as a Mentor After Witnessing The Transformative Power of Mentorship
Nigerian entrepreneur shares how transformative mentorship inspired her to empower young professionals in Africa after leading a Mentorship Session for ALP alumni.
