By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Western Union Foundation, in partnership with the Watson Institute, has opened applications for the 2025 Western Union Global Fellowship Program. The fully funded fellowship is designed to support and empower individuals from refugee, displaced, or highly marginalised communities across the globe.
About the Fellowship
This year-long program provides selected fellows with access to world-class training, mentorship, and a global network of changemakers. It is tailored to individuals who are leading or building impactful initiatives in their communities.
Fellowship Benefits
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Personalized mentorship and coaching.
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Networking opportunities with a global cohort of fellows.
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Pitch development and storytelling training.
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Skills enhancement workshops.
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A stipend to support your community initiative.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be from, or working with, marginalised, refugee, or displaced communities
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Be actively leading a nonprofit or for-profit venture with a viable business model and active customer base
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Be located in or creating impact in one of the following countries:
Costa Rica, Argentina, Lithuania, the Philippines, the United States, Brazil, Uganda, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Japan, or Pakistan
How to Apply
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Applications can be completed online in approximately 30 minutes
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Priority deadline: July 1, 2025 (early consideration)
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Rolling admissions continue until all fellowship spots are filled
For more information and to apply, visit the official program website.
The Western Union Foundation, in collaboration with the Watson Institute, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Western Union Global Fellowship Program. This fully funded fellowship is aimed at empowering individuals from refugee, displaced, or marginalized communities worldwide. The year-long program provides fellows with world-class training, mentorship, and access to a global network of changemakers, focusing on those leading initiatives in their communities.
Fellows will benefit from personalized mentorship and coaching, networking opportunities, training in pitch development and storytelling, skills enhancement workshops, and a stipend for their initiatives. Eligible applicants should be from or working with marginalized communities, lead a viable nonprofit or for-profit venture, and impact one of the specified countries, including the United States, Nigeria, India, and more.
Applications can be completed online in about 30 minutes, with a priority deadline of July 1, 2025. Rolling admissions will continue until all spots are filled. More information can be found on the official program website.
