Aspen Conexión supports Latino leadership and cross-border research to drive innovation and economic growth, with a focus on the Borderplex Region through fellowships and collaborative initiatives.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted anytime for fellowships and participation)
Funding Amounts: Scholarships cover full participation costs for Aspen Institute events, seminars, and convenings; no direct cash stipend specified.
Summary: Supports Latino leadership and cross-border collaboration through fellowships, convenings, and research to advance U.S. innovation and economic growth.
Key Information: Focused on the Borderplex Region (El Paso, TX; Ciudad Juarez, MX; Las Cruces, NM) for fellowships.
Aspen Conexión is a program of the Aspen Institute designed to elevate Latino leadership and foster collaboration across the Americas, especially between the U.S., Latin America, and Spain. The program strengthens the Latino community’s role in U.S. innovation, culture, and economic growth by offering leadership development, strategic convenings, and collaborative research. Through initiatives like the Woody & Gayle Hunt – Aspen Institute Fellowship, Aspen Conexión empowers emerging leaders—particularly from the Borderplex Region—to participate in world-class Aspen Institute programs, expand their networks, and apply new knowledge to their communities.