ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT JOSE CALDERON, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú | Lima, Peru | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
Millennium Fellowship Project: BK2
The primary goal of "Proyecto BK2" is to reduce the educational disparity between students from private and public schools by simplifying the scholarship application process for undergraduate studies. In Peru, there is a widespread misconception that higher education is only within reach for those with financial means. Scholarships serve as a crucial avenue for economically disadvantaged youth to pursue advanced studies. Unfortunately, information about available scholarships, whether from the Peruvian government or private organizations, is often scant and known to only a select few. This lack of awareness prevents many deserving individuals from seizing these opportunities.
Furthermore, a common challenge is that some students interested in applying for scholarships may abandon the process due to perceived complexities. Additionally, a recurring issue involves students meeting all the eligibility criteria for a scholarship but failing to secure it due to application errors. These errors, ranging from incorrect documentation formats to missed submission deadlines, are all too common and could be prevented with the guidance of knowledgeable counselors.
About the Millennium Fellow
Jose Daniel Calderon Neyra is a senior economics student at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima. Dan is focused on multidimensional poverty and growth opportunities through society's commitment to achieving a better lifestyle and equal opportunities. As a Peruvian, he is constantly aware of and worried about the country's common problems, such as overcrowding, low education rate, and corruption, among others. Through his project, he hopes to motivate students to identify and confront these major issues. He believes in education as a tool for improvement and critical thinking: two essential elements to abord social and multidimensional problems. After he graduates, Dan plans to earn a master's degree in monetary policy and work in a field regarding economic growth in his country.