Harvard Aspire Leaders Program 2026
Aspire Institute
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Harvard Aspire Leaders Program is a 100% free global leadership development program designed for university students and recent graduates. The six-week online program features a curriculum created with Harvard faculty and experts to help participants build essential professional skills and connect with a worldwide network.
What This Scholarship Covers
- 100% free participation
- No tuition fees
- No application fee
- Six weeks of online leadership development
- Live masterclasses with global faculty and industry experts
- Leadership and professional development training
- Strengths-based leadership assessment
- Peer learning with global participants
- Training in negotiation, systems thinking, communication, and leadership
- Career-readiness and professional development resources
- Support to develop a professional objective and personal pitch
- Resume and LinkedIn development
- Free certificate of completion
- Access to Aspire's global alumni community
- Opportunities for mentorship, funding, career support, and further learning after graduation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be between 18 and 29 years old.
- 2 Must be currently enrolled in a university program or have graduated from a university program (undergraduate or postgraduate, including master's and PhD programs).
- 3 Must meet at least one of the following: come from a limited-income background, be a first-generation university student, or have a demonstrated interest in leadership and professional development.