Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Program Starts: July 24, 2025
Program Ends: July 31, 2025
Location(s)
Romania
Poiana Brasov
Overview
Aspire Academy is our emblematic program. It is the only leadership and entrepreneurship academy in Romania with courses taught by top Ivy League professors & lecturers, top industry speakers, successful regional CEOs and entrepreneurs. Dedicated to deeply motivated and distinctive students, it is specifically designed to encourage you to pursue your passions and create an energetic, proactive community with common interests and values.
Details
Our eight-day program, three of which represent the start-up sprint, takes place every July in Romania and is dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the first time ever, the program will be hosted in the vibrant city of Oradea, known for its rich history and cultural charm. Each and every one of our carefully selected 50 participants is an outstanding individual who is either already or well on their way to affecting change in their community and beyond.
Aspire differentiates itself through elective courses which will allow you to create your own Aspire experience and a personalized curriculum, tailored to your needs and interests.
Our Academy is based on four fundamental pillars:
- Leadership – A mix of engaging case studies and interactive sessions with leaders from various professional fields
- Personal Development – Communication and self-development sessions paired with self-awareness team-based projects which offer you the opportunity to discover the factors that motivate and drive you
- Entrepreneurship – Lectures on how to build a start-up, discussions with the most successful regional entrepreneurs and a business plan competition
- Networking with Aspire Alumni – Formal and non-formal networking sessions between the participants themselves, as well as Aspire alumni.
A glimpse of the lectures and workshops led by Ivy League speakers & lecturers at Aspire Academy
- Authentic Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Design Thinking
- Business and Ethics
Aspire Academy also enables you to engage with notable speakers across key sectors and:
- Discover how to meticulously set goals and create a plan to achieve them
- Discuss about the strengths and weaknesses of your leadership style, your professional objectives and what it means to build a successful career
- Understand entrepreneurship and the positive impact you can have in the world
In addition to lectures and workshops, you will have multiple opportunities to connect and form life-long relationships at Aspire Academy. Below are a couple of examples:
- Understanding the art and science of communication
- Discovering leadership through tango
- Outdoor team-building competitions
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who are we looking for at Aspire Academy?
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students, under 27 years old.
- Demonstrated leadership track: You should be genuinely committed to bringing about positive change in your community, school and respective country, be it through entrepreneurship, policy, student clubs, NGOs, sports, or others.
- Intellectual maturity and academic excellence: We are not looking for candidates with perfect scores, but for those who can prove that progress, ambition and hard work are part of their day-to-day life. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of intellectual curiosity, commitment to learning and discovering, and show passion for a particular field.
- Emotional maturity: Candidates must be willing to connect with their peers and open up to discussions, debates, and storytelling. They must demonstrate an ability to purposefully engage with others in ways that help foster a climate of mutual understanding and support.
- Driven personality: Our students show a willingness to go outside their comfort zone, take risks and learn from them. We seek young people who have demonstrated energy and determination during both individual and group projects and assignments.
- Last but not least, it is imperative that applicants have a strong command of English, as the program is entirely English-based.
If the above elements seem to describe you, we gladly invite you to apply and become part of our amazing community!
Dates
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Program starts:
July 24, 2025
Program ends:
July 31, 2025
Program Starts: July 24, 2025
Program Ends: July 31, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
What is the cost to attend if I am selected?
- Early Phase: 700 EUR
- Regular Phase: 750 EUR
- Late Phase: 800 EUR
The fee covers all program-related costs – workshops and lectures with Ivy League professors, full board (accommodation and meals), personalized materials and many more surprises. We offer full and partial scholarships for ambitious leaders for whom it would be an effort to participate (more details below).
* The full price of the Aspire Academy program is 1600 EUR/ participant, the difference being covered by our partners and supporters.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
