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🇺🇸 Fully Funded: Western Union Global Fellowship 2025

Are you an emerging leader or entrepreneur from a marginalized, refugee, or displaced community? The Western Union Global Fellowship Program 2025 is now accepting applications—and it’s completely fully funded. If you’re passionate about driving social change and growing a venture that impacts underserved populations, this is your chance to gain world-class leadership training, global visibility, and ongoing support.

This prestigious program is made possible through a partnership between the Western Union Foundation and the Watson Institute. Selected fellows will join an international network of changemakers and receive all the tools they need to scale their ideas and lead with purpose—at no cost.

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Who Is Eligible to Apply?

This fellowship is open to social entrepreneurs and community leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • You identify with or actively support marginalized, refugee, or forcibly displaced communities.
  • You are running a nonprofit or for-profit venture that directly serves underserved groups.
  • You are from, or making a positive impact in, any of the following countries:
    India, Uganda, Brazil, the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Pakistan, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Argentina, Japan, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, the United States, or Bangladesh.

What You’ll Gain from the Fellowship

Here’s a breakdown of the benefits you’ll receive as a selected fellow:

Fully Covered Tuition

Thanks to full sponsorship from the Western Union Foundation, all program costs are covered.

Mentorship from Experts

Benefit from personalized support through one-on-one coaching, group mentorship circles, and guidance from an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

Professional Pitch Video

Craft and present a compelling pitch video to showcase your venture to a global audience at the program’s virtual summit.

Hands-On Workshops

Develop practical skills in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and scaling a social venture.

Community Impact Stipend

Receive funding to host a local event that supports and uplifts your community.

Global Alumni Network

Become part of a lifelong, international network of fellows and changemakers from around the world.

Program Timeline and Format

The 2025 Western Union Global Fellowship runs from August 25 to December 16, 2025. It begins with an immersive two-week virtual experience starting August 25. Fellows should expect to dedicate 10 to 15 hours per week during this initial phase.

Afterward, the program continues with live virtual sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM MT (GMT-6). The total weekly time commitment will be 8 to 10 hours.

The program culminates with a Global Virtual Summit on December 16, 2025, where fellows will present their ventures and connect with global stakeholders.

How to Apply

Ready to turn your vision into a global movement? Apply now via the official Watson Institute page:
👉 https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program/

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