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.
This program is fully-funded through the generous support of Western Union.
Who Should Apply
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
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.
Dates and Details
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
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.
Link: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program/
