Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Fellowships

Developing Networks of Values-Driven Leaders

Our Approach to Fellowships

Aspen Institute fellowships support individuals who are leading in their fields—and who are committed to leading with purpose. Through transformative experiences, curated dialogue, and enduring peer networks, our fellowships help people explore their values, strengthen their impact, and connect across sectors, geographies, and generations.

We don’t define leaders by title or position. We believe leadership is a mindset and a responsibility—something that can come from anyone, anywhere. Aspen Institute fellowships are built on trust, reflection, and action. They bring together diverse voices to wrestle with complex questions, build lasting relationships, and drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Explore our fellowships to learn how we support leaders at every stage of their journey.

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Africa Leadership Initiative – East Africa

Africa Leadership Initiative – South Africa

Africa Leadership Initiative – West Africa

Ascend Fellowship

Aspen President’s Fellowship

Aspen Rising President’s Fellowship

Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leaders Program

Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship

AYLF is a place-based, multi-site program that nurtures a cadre of diverse youth committed to addressing the most compelling social, political, and scientific issues facing their communities.

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Aspen-Kern Program on Leadership and Character in Higher Education

Premier leadership development programs, including the Aspen Executive Seminar—the flagship offering that launched the Institute in 1950.

Brave Heart Fellowship

Building Indigenous Communities of Hope Fellowship

Central America Leadership Initiative

China Fellowship Program

Civil Society Fellowship

Economic Mobility Fellowship

Economic Opportunities Program

The Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy.

Education and Career Mobility Fellowship

Finance Leaders Fellowship

The Finance Leaders Fellowship develops a community of enlightened leaders to chart the course of the global finance industry.

Food Leaders Fellowship

Future Leaders Climate Fellowship