Western Union Global Fellowship 2026: Fully Funded

Western Union Global Fellowship

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Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international candidates for the 2026 Western Union Global Fellowship.

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The Western Union Global Fellowship is a 16-week program that 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.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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Western Union Global Fellowship Abstract

  • Host: Western Union
  • Study Abroad: Study Abroad ||  Study-In-USA
  • Location: USA
  • Category:  Fellowships || Trainings 
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Free Training
    • Financial Stipends
    • Networking
    • Mentorship
    •  $36,000 (seed funding)
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: June 28, 2026

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Western Union Global Fellowship 2026 Details

The Western Union Global Fellowship is a Fellowship designed for entrepreneurs impacting refugees, highly marginalized, and displaced individuals globally.

Supported 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, and a playbook.

It also offers 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.

Western Union Fellowship Benefits

Western Union Global Fellowship 2026 offers:

  • Weekly virtual workshops with localized gatherings and events when possible (6-8 hours per week time commitment)
  • 2-week virtual Immersive program (20–25 hours per week time commitment)
  • Workshops & Training: Modules include Foundations, Data & Metrics, Go-To-Market, Funding, Team Management, and Pitch
  • Impact Series: The world’s foremost leaders, entrepreneurs, and practitioners are invited to our programs to share their entrepreneurial journey and experience as well as mentor the Watson Institute and Fellows.
  • Basecamp: 2+ day workshops designed for Fellows’ communities to ideate solutions, design business models, and compellingly communicate their businesses and organizations to an external audience.
  • Summit: Culminating community event where Fellows pitch to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs 
  • Seed Funding: $36,000 in seed funding will be distributed among select Western Union Foundation Fellows based on progress and impact throughout the Fellowship.

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Western Union Global Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the Western Union Global Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • You are an entrepreneur or community leader from and working with highly marginalized, refugee, and forcibly displaced communities around the globe.
  • You are leading an early-stage social impact venture or community initiative with a proven track record of impact, entrepreneurship, and leadership in your community. We define early-stage ventures as those that have a working prototype/ MVP product or service with active customers or beneficiaries and demonstrated impact and revenue. Ideally, you are exploring your product-market fit.
  •  Applicants from or are working in the following countries will be given priority: Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Uganda, United Kingdom, and United States.
  • You are looking for expert-led entrepreneurial training, access to funding opportunities, and a vast network of mentorship to accelerate your leadership skills and venture impact.
  • With the support of the Watson Institute team, you will gain a roadmap of how to grow and scale your work and impact. In addition, you will create impact through the facilitation of an impact workshop and training (called a Basecamp)in your community and for your stakeholders. You will receive a stipend, playbook, and team support to make this happen.

How To Apply for Western Union Fellowship

To apply for the Western Union Global Fellowship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Submit Your Application: Candidates complete the online application in approximately 30 minutes. Submit by the priority deadline of June 28, 2026, for early consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.
  • Application Review: Our Admissions Committee evaluates applications to identify innovative entrepreneurs with scalable ventures and strong potential for impact. Early applicants receive priority consideration.
  • Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to a 20-minute Zoom interview to share their entrepreneurial journey, discuss their venture’s vision for growth, and explore how the Fellowship aligns with their goals.
  • Final Selection & Enrollment: Final decisions will be announced by July 9, 2026. Accepted applicants must confirm their enrollment to secure their spot. The program begins on August 11, 2026.

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Deadline: June 28th, 2026

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