ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ADITYA RAJ, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 1 & UNAI 2
" Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship excites me because it provides a unique platform to enhance my leadership skills and collaborate with like-minded individuals. My passion for community service and leadership drives me to create meaningful impacts, particularly through initiatives like SoilSarthi, which aims to help economically poor farmers. The fellowship will equip me with the tools to address global challenges effectively. I am eager to learn, grow, and contribute to projects aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs, fostering a brighter future for all "
Millennium Fellowship Project: InspireStride
"InspireStride" is a group project led by four students with similar academic backgrounds, all committed to helping underprivileged students overcome barriers to education. We aim to provide free mentoring, guidance, and study materials to those in need.
Each of us draws from personal experiences of overcoming challenges to pursue higher education, using these stories to motivate and inspire students. Through regular mentorship sessions, practical study tips, and sharing educational resources, we create a strong support system. We also plan to collaborate with organizations to ensure access to these resources is free and effective.
As a team, we aim to show students that success is possible with proper guidance and effort. "InspireStride" is about making education fair and accessible for all, empowering students to chase their dreams and achieve great things.
About the Millennium Fellow
Aditya Raj is a dedicated third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras. Born and raised in Patna, he honed his academic skills during his JEE preparation. Aditya enjoys playing outdoor games, engaging with friends, and embracing spontaneous adventures. Passionate about leadership and management, he has held significant roles such as General Secretary of his hostel, handling budgets and coordinating diverse teams. Committed to community service, Aditya volunteers as a tutor, enhancing educational opportunities for underprivileged students. He strives to develop his leadership skills further to address global challenges effectively. He is also engaged in a startup named as SoilSarthi for helping the economically poor farmers.
