Call for Applications: Western Union Fellowship Program 2025
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.
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 CountriesÂ
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.
Key Dates
- Program: August 25–December 16, 2025
- Immersive:Â 2-week virtual Immersive, starting August 25, 2025
- Virtual Summit:Â December 16, 2025
Time Commitment
- Weekly Sessions:Â 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 of the Western Union Fellowship Program 2025
- Virtual Workshops:Â Interactive online sessions with your cohort
- Basecamp:Â Lead a 1-3 day impact workshop in your community
- Virtual Summit:Â Pitch to leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs
- Community Development Stipend:Â Fellows will receive financial support to plan and execute their Basecamp an interactive, community-focused workshop.
Deadline: 1st July, 2025
