The Western Union Global Fellowship is a Fellowship designed for entrepreneurs impacting refugees, highly marginalized, and displaced individuals globally. Suported by Western Union and powered by Watson Institute, this fully-funded 16-week program provides training, committed mentorship, financial literacy skills, financial stipends, long-term Alumni support, a playbook and funds to power a 1-day Basecamp in their community, and a global network of support to help exceptional entrepreneurs and leaders access economic opportunity, advance their impact, and transform their communities.
Scholarship Details
- Fully funded 16-week fellowship program
- Program dates: August 11th – December 3rd
- Includes expert-led workshops, mentorship, and pitch coaching
- Provides access to a global network of entrepreneurs and leaders
- Supports fellows in hosting a local “Basecamp” community event
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a leader or entrepreneur supporting marginalized, refugee, or displaced communities
- Open to applicants located in or creating impact in the United States, Costa Rica, India, Philippines, Lithuania, Argentina, Italy, Brazil, and Peru
- Must have an established business model with active customers or beneficiaries
- Open to for-profit, nonprofit, and social enterprise organizations
- Must be committed to participating fully in the fellowship program
Application Process
- Complete the fellowship application.
- Provide information about your organization or venture.
- Demonstrate impact within underserved or displaced communities.
- Explain your goals for scaling your venture.
- Submit all required materials before the application deadline.
We recruit experts and entrepreneurs with the specific expertise needed to best serve you. They are brought on to share their insights, facilitate our workshops, and provide 1-on-1 guidance.
