Applications are now officially open for the Western Union Global Fellowship Program 2025—a fully-funded opportunity designed to empower bold leaders and entrepreneurs from refugee, marginalized, and displaced communities around the world.
Backed by the Western Union Foundation and powered by the Watson Institute, this prestigious fellowship offers intensive leadership training, expert mentorship, global exposure, and a chance to scale your social venture—all at no cost to the participant. If you’re ready to turn your impact into a global movement, this is your moment.
Who Should Apply?
The Fellowship is open to applicants:
- Who identify with or support marginalized, refugee, or forcibly displaced communities
- With a scalable nonprofit or for-profit venture that is already serving underserved populations
- Eligible applicants include those from or creating impact in India, Uganda, Brazil, the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Pakistan, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Argentina, Japan, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, the United States, and Bangladesh.
Fellowship Benefits at a Glance
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Fully-Funded Tuition | No program fee, thanks to Western Union’s full sponsorship |
| Mentorship & Guidance | One-on-one mentorship, mentorship circles, and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence |
| Pitch Development & Visibility | Create a professional pitch video and present at a global virtual summit |
| Skill Building Workshops | Focus on strategic planning, leadership, and scaling social ventures |
| Basecamp Stipend | Funding to organize a community-impact event locally |
| Lifelong Network Access | Join an international community of fellows and alumni |
Application Timeline
The Western Union Global Fellowship Program 2025 will officially run from August 25 to December 16, 2025. It begins with a two-week virtual immersive experience starting on August 25, during which fellows will commit approximately 10 to 15 hours per week.
Following the immersive, participants will attend live virtual sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM MT (GMT-6), with an overall weekly commitment of 8 to 10 hours throughout the program. The Fellowship concludes with a high-impact Virtual Summit on December 16, 2025, where fellows will showcase their ventures and connect with global changemakers.
Apply: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program/.
