Financial Awards
Financial Awards
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Eligibility
Aspire Leaders Program graduates are eligible to apply for Aspire funding opportunities at any point in their alumni journey, provided they have not previously received an award from the same funding program. Our financial award programs are highly competitive, and each has strict evaluation criteria. We strongly encourage you to put your best foot forward and apply only to the financial award program that most closely aligns with your goals, needs, and stage in your leadership journey.
Read more about eligibility, countries we can send money to etc here.
Seed Fund (SF)
Seed Fund (SF)
The Seed Fund provides early-stage funding to ALP graduates who are developing promising social ventures, entrepreneurial initiatives, or research projects with the potential for real-world impact. It serves as a launchpad for innovative, community-driven ideas by offering financial support and a pathway to test, refine, and validate solutions.
Award Amount: $200 or $500
Application Opens: April 17, 2026
Learn more in our FAQ here.
Academic Advancement Grant (AAG)
Academic Advancement Grant (AAG)
The Academic Advancement Grant provides financial support to Aspire alumni by covering the registration fees for internationally recognized standardized exams. Examples of exams supported: IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, SAT etc. This list is not exhaustive.
Award Amount: $200 or $300
Application Opens: May 1, 2026
Skills Advancement Grant
Skills Advancement Grant
The Skills Advancement Grant provides support to pursue certifications and professional development opportunities that enhance their employability and career growth.
Award Amount: $200
Application Opens: May 1, 2026
Community Action Award (CAA)
Community Action Award (CAA)
The Community Action Award provides advanced funding for alumni ready to scale proven projects or ventures that have achieved a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or demonstrated proof of concept.
Award Amount: $5000
Application Opens: July 1, 2026
Conference Grant
Conference Grant
This Conference Grant provides support for alumni presenting original research or innovation projects at international or regional conferences, summits, or forums.
Award Amount: $500-$1000
Application Opens: May 1, 2026
Aspire Reunited
Aspire Reunited
The program provides support for cross-country alumni projects that offer creative solutions for social impact
Award Amount: $500
Application Opens: June, 2026
Past Projects
Meet our past awardees and learn more about the projects we have supported in the below links.
2025 Community Action Award Winners
2024 Social Impact Seed Fund Winners
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