Rising Leaders Program
The application process
APPLICATION PROCESS
Who should apply?
- Young professionals with approximately five to ten years of experience in their field
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in U.S. national security and foreign policy, diplomacy, international development, human rights, homeland security, cybersecurity, and/or other related fields
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Must be able to attend meetings and events throughout the year
Initial Application
- All candidates must complete and submit the application form, including a brief statement of interest, one short essay, and a resume/CV. All materials must be submitted by the deadline.
- A professional or academic reference who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications for the program should submit a recommendation letter by the deadline.
- Applications will be assessed by the Aspen Strategy Group selection committee.
interview
- Candidates selected from the initial round of applications will receive an invitation for a 15-minute interview with a subset of the selection committee.
Selection
- All candidates will be notified in February on the status of their application. We recommend holding March 12-14 for the Rising Leaders kick-off event until notified.
- Selected participants are required to submit a statement agreeing to meet all the expectations of the Rising Leaders Program.
Apply Today
Applications for the Class of 2025 are now closed.
Applications for the Class of 2026 will open in fall 2025.