Western Union Foundation supports Higher Education – 2021 WU Scholars Program
The Western Union Foundation believes education is a key pathway to success, yet it is out of reach for many. The foundation is on a mission to provide the training and skills needed to enter and thrive in today’s workforce.
The WU Scholars program was launched in 2017 to provide scholarships to typically underserved populations who face daunting barriers in accessing higher education for themselves. However, through the WU Scholars program, the scholarships will give them the ability to achieve their goals by being able to gain a higher education and to have a better chance of supporting themselves, their families, and their communities. Since this time, the WU Scholars program have helped more than 500 students achieve their goals.
Western Union Foundation has announced a $400,000 USD fund in 2021, that will be awarded to a minimum of 40 scholarships of up to $10,000 each to promising young students in their final or penultimate year of their degree program. Students will be selected based on their academic standing, personal goals, and level of financial need across two different programs; WU Global scholars and Project finish line.
The Western Union Foundation is again working with the Institute for International Education (IIE) to accept nominations, select awardees, and distribute the scholarships. IIE is accepting nominations for the 2021 WU Global Scholars program up until 11:59PM ET on Friday, October 15th, 2021. In order to be invited to formally apply, students must be nominated by a representative from their higher education institution. Eligibility requirements for the WU Global Scholars program include:
- Must be an international student already enrolled in the 2021-22 Academic Year (or a corresponding timeframe for universities with other semester systems) and preferably residing in one of the following countries of study: US, UK, Europe, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
- This program is open to students in their final or penultimate year of a full-time undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree program at an accredited higher education institution in any of the countries/regions listed above.
- Must be able to demonstrate financial need.
- Must be in good academic standing, have high ambitions, and a demonstrated commitment to their chosen field of study.
Nomination forms are available here.
Read more here about how the Western Union Foundation, in partnership with IIE, is supporting higher education across the world.
Keeping your students and their families COVID safe during the pandemic
Western Union Business Solutions is also committed to supporting its educational institution and student accommodation provider clients during these challenging times. Our enhanced payment capabilities can help our clients make it faster, easier and more affordable for their students and families in India to pay their tuition and accommodation fees online in Indian Rupees using WU® GlobalPay for Students without having to leave the safety of their home.
To find out more about WU® GlobalPay for Students, contact Mark Woolf, Sales Manager at Mark.Woolf@wu.com
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