The Western Union Foundation, in collaboration with Watson Institute, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Global Fellowship Program—a fully funded opportunity designed for social entrepreneurs and leaders from marginalized, refugee, and forcibly displaced communities.
This fellowship offers hands-on training, expert mentorship, and a global network to help fellows scale their ventures and deepen their social impact.
What You’ll Gain
Selected fellows will receive:
- Full funding for the entire fellowship duration
- Access to high-level mentorship and coaching
- Practical skills to grow your organization or initiative
- A global support network of peers, speakers, and change-makers
- A stipend to host a local community event (Basecamp)
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for:
- Entrepreneurs who have personally experienced the challenges of marginalization or displacement
- Leaders running for-profit or nonprofit ventures with established operations
- Individuals actively serving underserved communities and ready to scale their impact
Eligible Locations
Applicants living in or working within the following countries are especially encouraged to apply:
Nigeria, Uganda, India, Bangladesh, UK, USA, Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Lithuania, the Philippines, Japan, and Pakistan.
Program Timeline
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Fellowship Duration: August 25 – December 16, 2025
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Immersive Experience: Begins August 25 (2 weeks virtual)
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Weekly Sessions: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 8:30 AM–10:30 AM MT (GMT-6)
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Time Commitment: 8–10 hours per week (10–15 hours during immersive phase)
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Final Virtual Summit: December 16, 2025
Core Activities
- Interactive Workshops with other fellows
- Basecamp Events in your own community
- Final Pitch Summit with leaders, funders, and global changemakers
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
How to Apply
Ready to make a global impact?
Apply via the official Watson Institute page: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program-application/
Learn more here: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program/
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