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At the Aspen Institute, we are committed to making our transformative leadership development programs accessible to a diverse range of leaders. To support this mission, we offer a limited number of merit-based awards and scholarships to provide financial assistance to individuals looking to attend the Aspen Executive Seminar.

Insert sentence that individuals interested in an award do not need to apply to complete the general seminar application.

Have questions or need assistance with the award process? Contact Mumbi Mwaura, Mumbi.Mwaura@aspeninstitute.org.

Aspen Executive Seminar Award Application

AVAILABLE AWARDS

AWARD FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES

About

Seminar participants selected for the Arts and Humanities award are leaders who are working to advance the arts and humanities in society. Leaders receiving the Arts & Humanities award exemplify a commitment to curiosity, honesty, and humanity.

Eligibility

Available to leaders from non-profit, local government, journalism, the arts, clergy, and other similar organizations. Demonstrated financial need is also taken into consideration. Selected applicants are required to participate in a 15-minute screening call.

AWARD FOR BUSINESS

About

The Business Award is given to leaders from the business community who strive to ground their leadership in vision, wisdom, and understanding of the complexities of business in society.

Eligibility

Available to leaders from the business community, large non-profits, other similar organizations, and corporate leaders. Demonstrated financial need is also taken into consideration. Selected applicants are required to participate in a 15-minute screening call.

THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD-invite only note?

About

International participants are critical to the seminar mosaic of each Aspen Executive Seminar. The International Awards supports leaders from outside the United States in bringing a global perspective. Eligibility Available to leaders from the international community, including American leaders living abroad and expats. Demonstrated financial need is also taken into consideration. Invitation code required.

AWARD FOR MILITARY

About

Seminar participants selected for the Arts and Humanities award are leaders who are working to advance the arts and humanities in society. Leaders receiving the Arts & Humanities award exemplify a commitment to curiosity, honesty, and humanity.

Eligibility

Available to leaders from non-profit, local government, journalism, the arts, clergy, and other similar organizations. Demonstrated financial need is also taken into consideration. Selected applicants are required to participate in a 15-minute screening call.

AWARD FOR NONPROFIT

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the scholarship application
Ensure that your scholarship application and all supporting documents are submitted before the relevant deadline:

Round 1 deadline: January 31, 2026 (Award determinations shared in February 2026)
Round 2 deadline: March 30, 2026 (Award determinations shared in April 2026)
Round 3 deadline: July 31, 2026 (Award determinations shared in August 2026)

Selected applicants to the Business and Arts and Humanities Awards are required to participate in a 15-minute phone screen. Our team will reach out to all applicants within 1 week of application submission to schedule the call.
All award applicants will be notified with a decision within 2 weeks of the application deadline.

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Email

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LinkedIn URL

Select your preferred award

International Award Code

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Professional Information and Leadership Qualifications

Job Title

Organization Name

Organization Type

Other Organization Type

Organization Size

Primary Industry

Other Industry Type

What is your organization's total budget?

How much professional development budget is available to you?

Area of Expertise (e.g. HR, Sales, Project Management, Operations)

Which of the following are part of your current leadership responsibilities? (Check all that apply)

Managing people or teamsOverseeing a budget or P&LSetting organizational or business strategyLeading cross-functional projects or initiativesRepresenting your organization externally (e.g. with partners, clients, boards)

What leadership challenges or opportunities are you currently navigating in your role? (300 words max)

What motivates you to participate in the Aspen Executive Seminar, and how do you see the experience shaping your leadership and impact? (300 words max)

If selected, how would your perspective, experience, or approach enrich the dialogue and benefit your fellow participants in the Seminar? (300 words max)

Institutional Endorsement Guidelines

Letter should endorse the participant’s application and affirm both the financial need and the value of attendance for the individual’s professional and personal development. For example an outline of the financial status of your organization, professional development fund availability, and a guarantee of support for the tuition not covered by award amount.
Letter must be signed by a person authorized to guarantee payment of balance of funds
If personal funds will be used, attach signed letter guaranteeing allotment of funds

Attach Institutional Endorsement

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Seminar Date Selection

Please select all seminar dates that you are able to attend. If you are an award recipient, you will be enrolled into one of your selected seminars.

April 18 - 24, 2026 (Aspen, CO)May 30 - June 5, 2026 (Aspen, CO)October 17 - 23, 2026 (Aspen, CO)

Demographic Information

Demographic information is requested so we can ensure a variety of experiences and viewpoints in the seminar experience. Answers are not required, and admission decisions are not made on the presence or absence of this information.

Birthdate

MM/DD/YYYY

Gender

Race

Ethnicity

How did you hear about the Aspen Executive Seminar? If a colleague, provide their name below. (100 words max)

Nominator name, email, organization

Professional Affiliations(s)/Memberships(s):

Nominator name, email, organization

Other Aspen Institute programs attended (if any):

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Payment Requirements

All award recipients are required to provide a nonrefundable $1,500 deposit to hold your space in

the seminar. Deposit will be applied to the full balance.

All award recipients are required to follow the Aspen Executive Seminar Transfer and Cancellation Policy. Visit the Seminar Fees, Transfer and Cancellation Policy page to learn more.

121+ days before the first day of the seminar

Transfer Policy: $500 fee in addition to paid deposit
Cancellation Policy: refund of paid deposit

120-46 days before the first day of the seminar:

Transfer Policy: $7,225 transfer fee in addition to paid deposit
Cancellation Policy: No refund of paid deposit

45 days or less before the seminar:

Transfer Policy: $11,000 transfer fee in addition to paid deposit
Cancellation Policy: No refund of paid deposit

Agreements

I have read and agree to the terms of the Aspen Leadership Seminars department Transfer and Cancellation Policy

I agree

I agree to the Aspen Institute Community Agreement should I be selected for participation in the Aspen Leadership Seminar

I agree

* l agree that the Aspen Institute can collect, process, and retain limited personal information for my event registration, and my participation in this program; and that the Institute can share my sensitive personal information with its trusted service providers for event administration and program participation purposes. I consent to receiving email communications from the program administering this event. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time by contacting DataPrivacyLegal@aspeninstitute.org.

By submitting this form, I agree to the Aspen Institute's Terms of Use Agreement and acknowledge that I have read and understand the Aspen Institute Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how the Institute processes personal information, as well as rights I may have regarding the personal information the Institute maintains about

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Have questions or need assistance with the award process? Contact Mumbi Mwaura, Mumbi.Mwaura@aspeninstitute.org.