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.
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Western Union Fellowship Program Summary
- Type: Fellowship
- Sponsor: Western Union Foundation
- Eligible Countries: Check Below
- Benefits: Virtual summit and workshops, Financial support..etc
- Deadline: July 1, 2025
Eligibility Requirements for the Western Union Fellowship Program 2025
Entrepreneur 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 Countries
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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.
Also Apply: APPLY NOW: Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program 2025
Key Dates
- Program: August 25–December 16, 2025
- Immersive: 2-week virtual Immersive, starting August 25, 2025
- 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
Also Apply: Apply For Code for Africa (CfA) AI for Good Fellowship 2025 $500/month stipend
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Core Components of the Western Union Fellowship Program 2025
- 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.
Deadline: 1st July, 2025