Watson Institute / Western Union Foundation 2021 Accelerator and Fellowship for Young Entrepreneurs

A Lifetime of Impact Begins

The Western Union  Fellowship is a program for young entrepreneurs and community leaders who are from and working with highly marginalized, refugee, and forcibly displaced communities around the globe.

This year-long program is designed to equip these next-generation entrepreneurs and leaders with the skills and experience to increase access to economic opportunity, integrate into their communities, succeed in the evolving nature of work, and transform their communities.

• Table of Content
• About Watson Institute
• Western Union Foundation Accelerator and Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Western Union Foundation Accelerator and Fellowship
• Requirements for Western Union Foundation Accelerator and Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Watson Institute

Watson Institute is a place where next generation entrepreneurs and leaders can find their community, discover their calling, and accelerate their careers. We provide the tools, network, mindset, and courage for the next generation to solve the toughest challenges facing the world, launch successful careers, and lead impactful lives. Watson Institute has locations in Boulder, Colorado, at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and at Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. We are now building partnerships with innovative institutions o... continue reading

Western Union Foundation Accelerator and Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Western Union Foundation Accelerator and Fellowship

This is a fully funded program thanks to the support of Western Union Foundation.

Requirements for Western Union Foundation Accelerator and Fellowship Qualification

This virtual program is for next-generation high-promising entrepreneurs and community leaders who are from and working with highly marginalized, refugee, and forcibly displaced communities around the globe. Ideal applicants will join with relevant social impact and leadership experiences with proven experience of building community development projects within these communities.

We are looking for applicants from the following countries: Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States

You must be able to commit to the intensive 2-week Accelerator (July 19th – July 30th) and the year-long Fellowship program (July 2021-July 2022).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Watson Institute website.