Today, the cohort of Millennium Fellows at the University of Zimbabwe is reflecting on their Millennium Fellowship experience so far: the breakthroughs, the setbacks, the confidence, the doubt, the late nights, and the moments of pure joy. The cohort consists of 21 young changemakers, all eager to make an impact on their community and the world beyond. “When starting something new,  you need to be willing to be transformed by what you are transforming; good impact is a mutual

During my first semester as a freshman, I stumbled upon the application for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022. At the time, I had no idea what the Fellowship entailed, but I decided to apply anyway. Unfortunately, my application hit a roadblock: I couldn’t proceed because I hadn’t yet earned a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Disappointed, I let it go and moved on. Oladayo Jessica Olamide  Fast forward to 2024, I received another email about the Fellowship—this ti

From August to December 2024, Millennium Fellows across the globe drove transformative change in their communities through bold, locally rooted initiatives. Over the coming weeks, these Fellows will share their stories of impact, lessons learned, and the challenges they overcame during the Millennium Fellowship program. Fellows in Eldoret, Kenya share their work fostering S.T.E.M. Equity for Persons with Disabilities. "In 2024, Millennium Fellows at the University of Eldoret

"I am Grecia Tello Sosa , currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Innovation  at the University of Monterrey . I have a deep interest in social and sustainable entrepreneurship, and consider myself an advocate for various causes, including equal access to education, female empowerment, and the well-being of animals. I have been involved in social impact leadership for a few years. In 2022, I assumed the role of Logistics Coordinator for the Economical and Politic