The Aspen Security Group Rising Leaders Program brings together approximately 30 young professionals to contribute to the conversation on critical foreign policy issues while honing their leadership skills. Throughout the year-long program, participants have the unique opportunity to learn from key decision-makers—and each other—under the aegis of the Aspen Strategy Group. Candidates for the program should be young professionals with approximately five to ten years of experience in their field. Demonstrated interest and involvement in 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.