100% Online & Fully Funded
Accessible to students anywhere in the world, enabling participants to learn while becoming part of a diverse global peer network.
Aspire Leaders Program (ALP)
Leadership without barriers.
The Aspire Leaders Program (ALP) is a fully-funded global leadership development program for low-income and first-generation college students aged 18–29.
Co-founded by Harvard Business School faculty in 2017, ALP equips young people with the skills, confidence, and network to become changemakers in their communities.
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Program Highlights
A global leadership experience designed to expand opportunity.
Participants learn through self-paced content, interactive learning, live masterclasses, mentorship and opportunities that continue beyond the core program.
Global Reach
Participants from 195+ countries, with a growing presence across India through Aspire Leaders India Foundation.
Two Core Modules
Self-paced and interactive content in leadership, social impact and technology, combined with live masterclasses.
Professional Growth
Mentorship, networking and access to a global alumni portal with scholarships, internships and job opportunities.
Social Impact Funding
Grants of up to $10,000 and mini-grants are available for eligible alumni-led community projects.
Extended Leadership Opportunities
STEAM fellowships, community engagement and selected extended leadership opportunities.
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Students from limited-income backgrounds or first-generation college learners.
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Applicants should be between 18 and 29 years of age.
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Motivated young people who want to learn, lead and make a difference.
Extended Leadership Program (ELP)
From Learning to Leadership in Action.
The Extended Leadership Program (ELP) is where Aspire Leaders India Foundation alumni put their skills into practice.
Beyond the Aspire Leaders Program, ELP provides India-focused pathways that connect alumni with scholarships, mentorship, grants and professional opportunities.
With 60,000+ Indian applicants since 2022 and alumni across every state, ELP helps our community grow across academia, careers, entrepreneurship and social impact.
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ELP Pathways in India
Opportunities designed for the next step.
India-focused pathways supporting Aspire alumni across careers, academia, entrepreneurship, higher education and creative development.
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Job Readiness
Resume and interview training with Mahindra Rise, TalentFarm.AI and Porter, virtual simulations, AI micro-coaching and mentorship.
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Research & Academia
Academic scholarships, bootcamps, research tools and mentorship from Indian and global academics.
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Social Entrepreneurship
Seed funding, incubation, venture-building support and Community Action Awards for alumni-led initiatives.
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Higher Education
Academic advancement grants, alumni-led test preparation and guidance for higher education.
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Creative Careers
Opportunities supporting arts, design, media, filmmaking, storytelling and cultural innovation.
2026 Targets
Investing in India's next generation of changemakers.
The Extended Leadership Program is designed to translate leadership potential into academic, professional and social impact.
₹30 Lakh
Grants & Scholarships
36+
Student Ventures & Social Projects
12+
Academic Scholars Supported
24+
Creative Changemakers Awarded
1,000+
Alumni Engaged