Western Union Global Fellowship Program (Fully Funded)

The Western Union Global Fellowship Program is a fully-funded Impact Fellowship, empowering individuals supporting or hailing from refugee, highly-marginalized, or forcibly displaced communities around the globe.

About Western Union Global Fellowship Program

Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 12, 2025
Application Deadline: July 01, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs Fully Funded

The Western Union Global Fellowship Program is a fully-funded Impact Fellowship, empowering individuals supporting or hailing from refugee, highly-marginalized, or forcibly displaced communities around the globe. Through this experience, Fellows will gain essential skills, resources, and networks to scale their ventures and accelerate their impact.

Key Dates

Program: August 25–December 16, 2025
Immersive: 2-week virtual Immersive Experience, starting August 25, 2025, with daily sessions from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM MT
Virtual Summit: December 16, 2025

Time Commitment

Weekly Sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30 AM-10:30 AM MT (GMT-6)
Total Weekly Commitment: 8–10 hours
Immersive Period: 10–15 hours per week

Core Components

Virtual Workshops: Interactive online sessions with your cohort
Basecamp: Lead a 1-3 day impact workshop in your community
Virtual Summit: Pitch to leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs
Community Development Stipend: Fellows will receive financial support to plan and execute their Basecamp—an interactive, community-focused workshop.

To create the most valuable experience for all, we ask every Fellow to fully participate and attend all weekly workshops and events.

Sponsor Organisation: Watson Institute

Benefits of Western Union Global Fellowship Program

Pitch Development & Professional Recording

Refine how you communicate your venture’s impact and vision to stakeholders.
Create a professionally recorded pitch video you can use beyond the Fellowship.
Master the art of engaging and persuading key audiences.

Skill Enhancement & Leadership Growth

Develop essential skills through hands-on workshops focused on strategic planning, venture development, and problem-solving.
Build resilience and adaptability for the entrepreneurial journey.
Learn to effectively lead and scale an impact-driven organization.

Mentorship & Expert Guidance

Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced mentors and industry professionals.
Participate in group mentorship circles for collaborative learning.
Work directly with an Entrepreneur in Residence who supports your venture’s growth.

Community & Network Expansion

Join a dynamic community of impact-driven entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Connect with Fellows, Alumni, and experts who share your commitment to social impact.
Build lasting relationships that extend beyond the Fellowship.

Visibility & Collaboration

Share your work through Watson Institute summits and events.
Connect with mission-aligned leaders, funders, and industry influencers.
Position yourself as a thought leader in social impact.

Real-World Experience Through Basecamp

Design and lead a Basecamp community event with provided training and resources.
Put your leadership skills into action through hands-on experience.
Receive a stipend to support your community initiative.

Western Union Global Fellowship Program Requirements

Fellow Profile
You have experienced the challenges of marginalized, refugee, or displaced communities and are actively working to address issues for these populations.

Venture Stage
Your nonprofit or for-profit organization has an established business model and is actively serving customers or beneficiaries in historically underserved communities. You’re now ready to scale your impact with the support of dedicated mentorship and resources.

Location & Eligibility
Applicants located in and/or creating impact in the following locations are encouraged to apply:

Costa Rica, Argentina, Lithuania, the Philippines, the United States, Brazil, Uganda, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Japan, and Pakistan.

Application Date and Process

1. Submit Your Application Candidates complete the online application in approximately 30 minutes. Submit by the priority deadline of July 1st, 2025, for early consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

2. Application Review Our Admissions Committee evaluates applications to identify entrepreneurs with scalable ventures and strong potential for impact. Early applicants receive priority consideration.

3. Interview Selected candidates will be invited to a 20-minute Zoom interview to share their entrepreneurial journey, discuss their venture’s vision for growth, and explore how the Fellowship aligns with their goals.

4. Final Selection & Enrollment Final decisions will be announced by July 25th, 2025. Accepted applicants must confirm their enrollment to secure their spot. The program begins on August 25, 2025.

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