Fully-Funded Western Union Global Fellowship Program

Empower Communities. Scale Impact. Join the 2025 Western Union Global Fellowship Program.

 

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🌍 About the Fellowship

Are you an entrepreneur or leader from a marginalized, refugee, or forcibly displaced community — or working to create meaningful change within one?

This fully funded, 16-week virtual Fellowship is designed to help you scale your venture, strengthen your leadership, and join a powerful global network of changemakers. You’ll receive:

• Hands-on training & live sessions with expert facilitators
  
  

• Personalized mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
  
  

• A financial stipend and support to lead a local Basecamp project
  
  

💬 "A huge thank you to the Watson team and the Western Union for this life-changing opportunity — one that truly empowers us to empower our communities."
— Lavina Nagpal, 2024 Western Union Global Fellowship Program Fellow

 

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✅ Ready to Apply?

Spots are limited — apply early to be considered.
👉 Apply Now

Who Should Apply?
✔️ Entrepreneurs or community leaders working in Problem-Solution or Product-Market Fit stage
✔️ Those located in or creating impact in: United States, Uganda, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, UK, Germany, Lithuania, Japan, Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil
✔️ Individuals committed to attending virtual sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM MT

 

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🎤 Join Our Upcoming Alumni Panel — Thursday, May 22nd

Get a firsthand look at the Fellowship experience during our live, virtual panel featuring recent alumni. You’ll learn:

• What to expect as a Fellow
  
  

• How to submit a strong application
  
  

• Tips from Fellows who’ve been in your shoes
  
  

📅 Reserve your spot:
👉 Register Here 

 

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💬 What Fellows Are Saying:

“I’m truly humbled to have been part of this fellowship. You’ve not only shaped me as an entrepreneur but also instilled a deeper sense of purpose in my journey as a woman entrepreneur.”
— Jael Cortez. 2024 Western Union Global Fellowship Program Fellow

“The Western Union Global Fellowship Program was the best fellowship I’ve ever been part of — the credit goes to the amazing team at Watson Institute!”
— Hassan Mujtaba Zaidi. 2024 Western Union Global Fellowship Program Fellow

“Your support has been instrumental in pushing me forward and encouraging me to pursue my dreams… I aspire to be an alumnus that makes you proud.”
— Alonso Marino Chavez Valdespino. 2024 Western Union Global Fellowship Program Fellow

 

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