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Thank you for applying to the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF). Each year, a cohort of up to 30 fellows from each of our fellowship locations are selected to engage in 10 months of intensive training that includes monthly seminars, a paid internship, and a community impact project, followed by 4 additional years of targeted support for degree completion, career development, and workforce placement.

We are currently accepting applications and will interview candidates on a rolling basis, closing the process once a cohort is filled. We strongly encourage you to give yourself enough time to complete the entire application. This will include the following:

Update and upload your resume (Need help with your resume? Email us!)
Review all information and questions before you submit your responses
Obtain optional recommendation letters
All candidates can submit either written (250-word responses) or video responses to the application questions.

There is an option to save your progress and return any time before the final application deadline. You can access this feature at the top of the application. We strongly recommend that you prepare your responses in a separate document and then transfer your answers into the application, completing the process in one sitting.

Please contact us at aylf@aspeninstitute.org if you have any questions.

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AYLF Cohort Eligibility

AYLF requires that Fellows must be between the ages of 18-22 by the fellowship start date of April 15, 2023. Unfortunately the date of birth you entered indicates that you do not meet the age requirement to participate in this year’s AYLF cohort. We will be happy to reach out to you as we recruit for next year’s cohort.

I am interested in participating in a future AYLF cohort.

AYLF Cohort Eligibility

AYLF requires that Fellows must be between the ages of 18-22 by the fellowship start date of April 15, 2023. Unfortunately the date of birth you entered indicates that you are no longer eligible to participate in AYLF. Thank you for your interest!

The following are the seminar dates for the new classes of Fellows. There is an expectation for full participation for the 10 Seminars weekends and Sister Trip. Sessions with asterisks will require travel during the day on Thursday. The Aspen Institute is able to provide letters for excused absences upon request. Note that being able to afford transportation to session will never be a barrier to participants. We work with all youth accepted into the program to ensure they are able to participate. All costs during trips are covered by AYLF.

NOTE: Planned travel and in-person sessions are contingent upon health and safety guidance and policies from national/local authorities and the Aspen Institute.

Seminar 1: August 26-27th (Dinner August 25th)
Seminar 2: September 23-24th
Seminar 3: October (13) 14-15
Seminar 4: November 18-19th
Seminar 5: December 16-17th
Seminar 6: January 27-28th
Seminar 7: February 17-18th
Seminar 8: March 16-17th
Seminar 9: April 20-21
Seminar 10: Graduation June 1st and 2nd

Are you able to attend all AYLF seminar dates?

I confirm that I will be in attendance for all seminarsI have a conflict on one or more dates (please specify), but am interested in being a AYLF Fellow. An AYLF team member will follow up with you via email regard to your specific circumstance.

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Short Answer Questions

Each written response should not exceed 250 words. Candidates can submit a video of their responses to the questions instead of written responses. If you want to submit a video, please upload your video to YouTube and provide the link when prompted below.

Do you want to submit a video to address the supplemental questions instead of written responses?

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Q1 - Why are you interested in the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship, and what do you want to accomplish throughout the course of this 5-year experience (1 year of active fellowship + 4 years of support for degree completion and workforce placement)?

Q2 - Imagine that you have been granted $5,000 to design and implement a project to positively impact your local community. From your perspective, what issues are most prevalent within your community, what actions or strategies would you implement to create positive, sustainable change? Who would you collaborate with to accomplish your goal?

Q3 - How have you worked individually or with others to initiate or make a change in your community?

Q4 - There is no financial cost to the Fellows to participate in the program, but the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship requires a significant level of investment and engagement. Fellows are expected to complete readings, participate in coaching sessions once a month, and be prepared and actively engaged at all seminars in addition to remaining committed to your current commitments such as an employer, coursework, and other co-curricular activities. Please explain how you will balance the Fellowship with your other commitments.

Q5 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know regarding your application for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship?

*Please upload your video to YouTube and share your link in the space provided:

Q1 - Why are you interested in the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship, and what do you want to accomplish throughout the course of this 5-year experience (1 year of active fellowship + 4 years of support for degree completion and workforce placement)?

Q2 - Imagine that you have been granted $5,000 to design and implement a project to positively impact your local community. From your perspective, what issues are most prevalent within your community, what actions or strategies would you implement to create positive, sustainable change? Who would you collaborate with to accomplish your goal?

Q3 - How have you worked individually or with others to initiate or make a change in your community?*

Q4 - There is no financial cost to the Fellows to participate in the program, but the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship requires a significant level of investment and engagement. Fellows are expected to complete readings, participate in coaching sessions once a month, and be prepared and actively engaged at all seminars in addition to remaining committed to your current commitments such as an employer, coursework, and other co-curricular activities. Please explain how you will balance the Fellowship with your other commitments?

Q5 - Is there anything else you would like for us to know regarding your application for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship?

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