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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 awards a to provide financial assistance to individuals looking to attend the Aspen Executive Seminar.

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

Aspen Executive Seminar
Award Application

Personal Information

Title

First Name

Last Name

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Preferred Name

Email

Phone

LinkedIn URL

Select your preferred award(s) (may select more than one)

Future of Business Leadership AwardEmerging Arts & Humanities Leadership AwardNakasone Leadership AwardFuture of Public Service Leadership AwardLeadership Beyond Service AwardEmerging Social Impact Leadership Award

Scholarship Invitation Code (if applicable)

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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)

Please explain why you believe you are a strong candidate for the award you’ve selected. Describe how you meet the eligibility criteria, and share the experiences, motivations, or goals that demonstrate your readiness for this opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on specific examples that illustrate your leadership, impact, and alignment with the purpose of this award. (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)

*Optional

Letter of Endorsement

Guidelines

Letter can 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 Optional Letter of 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 - April 24, 2026 (Aspen, CO)May 30 - June 5, 2026 (Aspen, CO)October 17 - October 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

Nominator name, email, organization

Professional Affiliation(s)/Membership(s):

Nominator name, email, organization

Other Aspen Institute programs attended (if any):

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Payment Requirements

Each award covers the full tuition of the Aspen Executive Seminars.

A $1,500 non transferable deposit is required upon acceptance of the award.

The awardee is only responsible for their $1,500 participant deposit and the cost of their travel to/from the seminar.

Agreements

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

I agree

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