How to nominate
The Foundation works with the Institute of International Education to accept nominations, select awardees, and distribute the scholarships. Interested students must be nominated by a representative from their higher education institution.
Eligibility requirements include:
Western Union Global Scholarship
- Must be an international student already enrolled in the forthcoming 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.
- Must be enrolled in the final (senior) or penultimate (junior) 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.
Project Finish Line Scholarship
- Must be a student that identifies as black, indigenous, or a person of color currently enrolled in their final (senior) or penultimate (junior) year of their undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the United States.
- Must be able to demonstrate financial need.
- Must be in good academic standing, have high ambitions, and a demonstrated commitment to a STEM or business field of study.
If you believe you meet all of the eligibility requirements above and are interested in applying for a scholarship for a future school year, please contact your school’s administration. For any further questions, please email WUFoundation@iie.org.
Read more about our 2022-2023 Western Union Scholars here.