[Aspen Institute](https://www.aspeninstitute.org)

June 2026

Need-based scholarships; award amounts vary based on financial need and program costs.

Provides financial support to teens and adults to participate in Aspen Institute’s seminars and events, fostering inclusion and accessibility.

--- ## Description The Aspen Community Programs Scholarship Fund offers need-based scholarships to ensure that teens and adults from diverse backgrounds can participate in the Aspen Institute’s year-round seminars and events. These programs are designed to promote civil dialogue, intellectual curiosity, and personal growth through thoughtful discussion and engagement with big ideas. The scholarship fund aims to remove financial barriers, making the Institute’s dynamic opportunities accessible to a wider community and supporting the founding vision of nurturing mind, body, and spirit. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected): Scholarship application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need. - Award amounts vary and are intended to cover the cost of registration and participation in Aspen Institute Community Programs, including seminars and select events. - Funding is not fixed; it is determined by both applicant need and the specific program’s cost. --- ## Eligibility - Open to both teens and adults interested in participating in Aspen Community Programs. - Applicants must demonstrate financial need. - Programs are inclusive, welcoming individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including local residents and visitors. - Scholarships are available for a variety of seminars, lecture series, and discussion programs, including but not limited to: - Teen Socrates Seminar (ages 15–17) - Hurst Student Seminars (high school and middle school students) - Great Books, Sharing Shakespeare, Edlis Neeson Great Decisions, and other public programs --- ## Application Process - Applications are typically submitted online through the Aspen Community Programs portal. - Applicants should be prepared to provide information about financial need and interest in specific programs. - Details and the application form can be found on the [Aspen Community Programs page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen-community-programs/). - Early application is recommended due to limited scholarship availability. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarships support participation in a wide range of year-round Aspen Institute Community Programs, including seminars, lecture series, and special events. - The Institute emphasizes accessibility and strives to ensure a broad range of voices are present in every conversation. - Both in-person and virtual program formats may be eligible for support. --- ## External Links - [Aspen Community Programs – Main Page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen-community-programs/) - [Participate in Programs / Scholarship Application](https://aspeninstitute.tfaforms.net/wf5ok9Q) - [Aspen Institute Privacy Policy](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/privacy/) - [Contact Aspen Community Programs](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email/Contact Link | Phone | |----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Aspen Community Programs (General) | [Contact Form](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/contact) | (202) 736-5800 | | Data Privacy (for information on data use) | [DataPrivacyLegal@aspeninstitute.org](mailto:DataPrivacyLegal@aspeninstitute.org) | | | Program Team (Directors and Managers) | [Team Directory](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/aspen-community-programs/#our-team) | |

Aspen Community Programs Scholarship Fund

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