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Aspen Leadership Seminar

Award Application

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 awards for Aspen Leadership Seminars, designed to provide financial assistance to individuals whose organizations may face financial constraints.

In every instance, applicants are asked to secure the balance of funding before submitting the award application. An institutional endorsement, including an affirmation of the balance of funds, must accompany each award application.

Scholarship Details

Award Amount: Awards are available for up to 75% of the tuition cost. But potential for more award funding should greater need be demonstrated.

Funding Availability: Awards are limited and awarded based on the number of applicants and available funds.

Eligibility: Awards are available to leaders from small non-profit, local government, journalism, the arts, clergy, and other similar organizations with demonstrated financial need.

Rolling Applications: awarded 3 times a year (regardless of seminar chosen).

Award Period: Ensure that your application and all supporting documents are submitted before the relevant deadline:

Round 1 deadline: January 31, 2026 (Award determinations are shared in February 2026)
Round 2 deadline: April 30, 2026 (Award determinations are shared in May 2025)
Round 3 deadline: July 31, 2026 (Award determinations are shared in August 2025)

Application Information

Title

First Name

Last Name

Suffix

Preferred Name

Phone

LinkedIn URL

Job Title

Organization Name

Organization Type

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Organization Size

Industry

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What is your organization's total budget?

How much professional development budget is available to you?

Area(s) 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 (how will participation benefit the individual and organization?)
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

Seminar Selection

Please select all seminar dates that you are able to attend. If awarded a scholarship, 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

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Gender

Race

Ethnicity

How did you hear about the Aspen Executive Seminar? If a colleague, provide their name below

Nominator name, email, organization

Professional affiliation(s)/ membership(s)

Other Aspen Institute programs attended (if any):

Costs to Attend

Aspen Leadership 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 participant fee
Cancellation Policy: refund of paid participant fee less $7,225

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

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

45 days or less before the seminar:

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

Transfer and Cancellation Policy Agreement

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

If you have questions, contact Mumbi Mwaura, mumbi.mwaura@aspeninstitute.org.

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