Western Union Foundation Awards 70 Scholarships to International and Immigrant Students for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Western Union Foundation has awarded 70 scholarships to international and immigrant students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The recipients represent 33 countries and are studying across 8 countries at 32 different universities. The foundation has granted over 600 scholarships since 2016 through two main programs: the Global Scholars Program (42 scholarships) and the Immigrant Scholarship Program (28 scholarships). The initiative aims to support students facing unique challenges, including high tuition costs and cultural adaptation. A notable recipient is Sasha from Ukraine, who used the scholarship to develop a gamified therapy app for Ukrainian refugees while maintaining strong academic performance.
La Fondazione Western Union ha assegnato 70 borse di studio a studenti internazionali e immigrati per l'anno accademico 2024-2025. I beneficiari rappresentano 33 paesi e studiano in 8 paesi presso 32 università diverse. La fondazione ha concesso oltre 600 borse di studio dal 2016 attraverso due programmi principali: il Programma Global Scholars (42 borse di studio) e il Programma di Borse di Studio per Immigrati (28 borse di studio). L'iniziativa mira a supportare gli studenti che affrontano sfide uniche, inclusi i costi elevati delle tasse universitarie e l'adattamento culturale. Un destinatario notevole è Sasha dall'Ucraina, che ha utilizzato la borsa di studio per sviluppare un'app di terapia gamificata per i rifugiati ucraini, mantenendo allo stesso tempo un forte rendimento accademico.
La Fundación Western Union ha otorgado 70 becas a estudiantes internacionales e inmigrantes para el año académico 2024-2025. Los beneficiarios representan 33 países y estudian en 8 países en 32 universidades diferentes. Desde 2016, la fundación ha concedido más de 600 becas a través de dos programas principales: el Programa Global Scholars (42 becas) y el Programa de Becas para Inmigrantes (28 becas). La iniciativa tiene como objetivo apoyar a estudiantes que enfrentan desafíos únicos, incluidos los altos costos de matrícula y la adaptación cultural. Un beneficiario notable es Sasha de Ucrania, quien utilizó la beca para desarrollar una aplicación de terapia gamificada para los refugiados ucranianos, manteniendo un sólido rendimiento académico.
웨스턴 유니온 재단은 2024-2025 학년도에 국제 및 이민 학생들에게 70개의 장학금을 수여했습니다. 수혜자는 33개 국가를 대표하며 8개국에 있는 32개 대학에서 공부하고 있습니다. 이 재단은 2016년 이후 두 가지 주요 프로그램을 통해 600개 이상의 장학금을 지급했습니다: 글로벌 스칼라스 프로그램(42개 장학금)과 이민자 장학금 프로그램(28개 장학금). 이 이니셔티브는 높은 학비와 문화적 적응을 포함하여 독특한 어려움에 직면한 학생들을 지원하기 위한 것입니다. 주목할만한 수혜자는 우크라이나 출신의 사샤로, 그녀는 장학금을 사용하여 우크라이나 난민을 위한 게임화된 치료 앱을 개발하면서 뛰어난 학업 성과를 유지했습니다.
La Fondation Western Union a attribué 70 bourses à des étudiants internationaux et immigrés pour l'année académique 2024-2025. Les bénéficiaires représentent 33 pays et étudient dans 8 pays dans 32 universités différentes. Depuis 2016, la fondation a accordé plus de 600 bourses à travers deux programmes principaux : le Programme Global Scholars (42 bourses) et le Programme de bourses pour immigrants (28 bourses). L'initiative vise à soutenir les étudiants faisant face à des défis uniques, y compris les frais de scolarité élevés et l'adaptation culturelle. Un bénéficiaire notable est Sasha d'Ukraine, qui a utilisé la bourse pour développer une application de thérapie gamifiée pour les réfugiés ukrainiens tout en maintenant de solides performances académiques.
Die Western Union Stiftung hat für das akademische Jahr 2024-2025 70 Stipendien an internationale und immigrantische Studierende vergeben. Die Empfänger stammen aus 33 Ländern und studieren in 8 Ländern an 32 verschiedenen Universitäten. Die Stiftung hat seit 2016 über 600 Stipendien durch zwei Hauptprogramme vergeben: das Global Scholars Programm (42 Stipendien) und das Immigranten-Stipendienprogramm (28 Stipendien). Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Studierende zu unterstützen, die vor einzigartigen Herausforderungen stehen, darunter hohe Studiengebühren und kulturelle Anpassung. Ein bemerkenswerter Empfänger ist Sasha aus der Ukraine, die das Stipendium nutzte, um eine gamifizierte Therapie-App für ukrainische Flüchtlinge zu entwickeln und gleichzeitig gute akademische Leistungen aufrechtzuerhalten.
- Expanded educational support with 70 new scholarships awarded
- Demonstrated program sustainability with over 600 scholarships granted since 2016
- Broad international reach covering 33 countries and 32 universities
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The Western Union Foundation has supported international students with “Global Scholarships” since 2016 and has granted more than 600 scholarships to date. It is a program that is especially meaningful to Western Union, as well as its employees, partners and agents that contribute to help students who, like many of Western Union’s customers, have crossed borders in pursuit of more opportunities.
“It’s incredibly heartwarming to see the generosity and passion of everyone who supported the Western Union Foundation scholarship program this year,” shared Ben Adams, Chief Legal Officer for Western Union and Board Chair of the Western Union Foundation. “These donations have the power to change the lives of hardworking, high-potential students who are struggling to afford to graduate.”
International students often have unique challenges while pursuing higher education. From expensive tuition and limitations on how many hours they can work, to living in a new country where they need to adjust to a different culture, community, and language – there are many barriers international students must overcome to succeed.
“We are proud to support the academic pursuits of students who have so much potential - yet often struggle with the costs associated with higher education,” shared Lauren Bell, Executive Director of the Western Union Foundation. “We have seen the impact these scholarships make by reducing financial burdens, which in turn allows students to thrive and get the most out of their collegiate experience.”
One of the exemplary students supported this year is Sasha, a second-year scholarship recipient who is studying business, art and psychology at Allegheny College. Sasha is originally from
The Western Union Foundation’s scholarships are administered across two different programs:
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Western Union Foundation Global Scholars Program, in partnership with the Institute of International Education. This program supports international students from low-income communities who are pursuing their education in some of the world's top academic destinations, including
Australia ,Canada ,Europe ,Japan ,the United States and theUnited Kingdom . The Foundation is proud to provide 42 global scholarships this year, including two that were funded by Western Union employee’s generous donations. -
Immigrant Scholarship Program, in partnership with Metropolitan State University of
Denver . Through this program the Foundation is proud to support 28 immigrant students in metroDenver as they move from their home countries and learn how to adapt and thrive in their new community. The students are further supported by the University’s Immigrant Services Program, an academic and social support program that aims to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation of undocumented, DACA, immigrant, and refugee students.
About the Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for economic opportunity for people who migrate in pursuit of a more prosperous future. With more than two decades of impact, the Foundation continues to deliver on their mission with Prosperity Beyond Borders, a multi-year commitment to drive
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments—across more than 200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies—to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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Media contacts:
Western Union Foundation: Robyn Burns, robyn.burns@wu.com
Western Union: Bradley Jones, bradley.jones@wu.com
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