The Western Union Foundation Announces 52 Scholarships for 2022-2023
07 September 2022 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
The Western Union Foundation continues to invest in
educational attainment for high-potential, in-need students with
nearly $500,000 in scholarship funding this academic year.
The Western Union Foundation announced it will provide
scholarships to 52 students studying at 30 universities in nine
countries during the 2022-2023 school year.
For more than two decades, the Foundation has empowered
disadvantaged youth and migrants with the job skills, training and
education needed to succeed in today’s global economy. The Western
Union Scholars program was launched by the Foundation in 2017 to
provide funding to students struggling to complete their final
years of college due to financial constraints.
Most Western Union Scholars are international students pursuing
degrees while balancing other demands, such as working multiple
jobs and living abroad without a local family support system. Many
applicants shared that without the Western Union Scholarship, they
didn’t believe they would be able to remain in school.
“Last year when I was halfway through my bachelor’s degree it
became very challenging to save enough to pay for school,” said
Raja, 2022-2023 scholarship recipient. “I applied for work
authorization due to economic hardship and I got approved. But I
still couldn’t earn enough. I can’t describe how great it felt when
I was nominated for the Western Union Scholarship. I’ve always
wanted to learn mechanical engineering and I feel I am living my
best life when I am studying and getting good grades. This
contribution to my education will allow me to continue focusing on
my studies.”
Western Union Scholars are selected based on their academic
standing, personal goals, and level of financial need. The program
includes two different cohorts:
- Western Union Global Scholars supports international students
from low-income communities studying in Australia, Canada, Europe,
New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, the United States and the United
Kingdom—some of the world’s leading destinations for international
scholars.
- Project Finish Line supports students who identify as Black,
indigenous or a person of color, who are studying in STEM and
business fields at accredited post-secondary higher education
institutions across the United States, including many historically
Black colleges and universities.
“The caliber of students nominated for this cohort of Western
Union Scholars was incredible,” said Western Union Foundation
Executive Director, Lauren Bell. “There were so many inspiring
students who have an unwavering drive to succeed, despite facing
many financial hurdles. We are proud to provide scholarships to
hard-working and determined students so they can complete their
post-secondary education and thrive in today’s workforce.”
The Foundation works with the Institute of International
Education (IIE) to accept nominations, select awardees and
distribute the scholarships. Interested students must be nominated
by a representative from their higher education institution. For
more information about the Western Union Scholars program including
criteria for scholarships, visit
https://www.westernunion.com/blog/en/the-western-union-foundation-announces-52-scholarships-for-2022-2023-year/.
About the Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation’s mission is to create economic
opportunity for people who migrate. With more than two decades of
impact, we continue to deliver on our mission with Opportunity
Beyond Borders, a three-year commitment focused on empowering
forcibly displaced and marginalized youth with the training and
education needed to succeed in today’s global economy. The
Foundation also provides funding for humanitarian efforts for
communities in crisis and disaster, one key reason for forced
migration. To date, we have funded more than $140 million for
projects and scholarships. The Western Union Foundation is a
separate, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable corporation and receives
support from The Western Union Company, its employees, agents and
business partners. Contributions to the Foundation are
tax-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes. To learn more, visit
www.westernunionfoundation.org or follow us on Twitter
@TheWUFoundation.
About IIE
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the leader in
designing and implementing international education strategies and
program services. They work with governments, policymakers,
educators, and employers across the globe to prepare students and
professionals for the global workforce and equip them to solve the
increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world.
With support from donors, they also create initiatives that assist
students, scholars, and artists whose lives and work are
threatened; expand teaching and learning across cultures; and
provide opportunities to underserved populations. A not-for-profit
organization founded in 1919, IIE has a network of 17 offices and
affiliates worldwide and over 1,600 higher education partners.
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