Friday, May 31, 2019

Supported by Western Union | Moving Money for Better Scholarship 2019- One Young World Scholarship Program 2019, London (Fully Funded)

Western Union is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Our omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability. With our global reach, Western Union moves money for better, connecting family, friends and businesses to enable financial inclusion and support economic growth. Are you passionate about financial inclusion? Are you a problem-solver who believes in finding innovative solutions? The Moving Money For Better Scholarship is an opportunity for creative leaders who believe in our purpose of moving money for better.

The Moving Money For Better Scholarship will allow two leaders passionate about financial inclusion the opportunity to join the Western Union delegation at the One Young World Summit 2019 in London, United Kingdom. During the Summit they will connect with fellow change makers from more than 190 countries!

Requirement:
Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

Successful scholars will demonstrate:

Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change through the financial inclusion of those who may be left behind by the rapidly hanging global economy.
Demonstrated capacity for leadership
Understanding of key local and/or global issues
Track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas

Benefit:

Access to the One Young World Summit 2019 in London
Hotel accommodation on a shared basis (inclusive) between 22 and 25 October, 2019
The cost of travel to and from London (flights in economy)
Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue
Summit hand-outs and support materials