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 APURVA KAMATKAR ROUDURI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National Institute of Design Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad, India | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" From a very young age, I have participated in various social activities, either initiated by myself or through other groups. I never engaged in these projects out of obligation but because I genuinely believed I could make a difference. This is why I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow. I want to learn, expand, and advance my work to make a tangible impact. I have been closely associated with orphanages for various reasons and hope that, through these few months as a Millennium Fellow, I can support underprivelged children in a way that empowers them, fulfills them, and helps them realize their potential. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Pathways To Potential
Our initiative aims to provide career exploration opportunities for high school students from low-income backgrounds (grades 9-12), helping them identify their interests and future career paths. Many students in underserved communities lack access to career guidance, mentorship, and resources, which limits their potential for success. Through interactive workshops, industry visits, and the creation of resource materials like guidebooks, zines, and a website, we will empower students to explore diverse career options and understand the steps needed to achieve their goals. Additionally, we will compile information on scholarships and financially accessible career paths. By exposing students to a variety of opportunities and providing them with the tools to make informed decisions, our initiative aims to break the cycle of limited economic mobility and create pathways for long-term success and economic growth for these students, ultimately contributing to greater social and economic equity.
About the Millennium Fellow
Apurva Rouduri is a junior studying Visual Communication (Graphic Design) at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, India. She is deeply passionate about pushing the boundaries of her field, particularly in terms of its social impact. From a young age, Apurva has been involved in various initiatives aimed at making a positive difference in her community. Recently, she worked on a project to support orphanages in Ahmedabad at multiple levels. She is eager to build on this experience through this program and aims to pursue a career that combines her interest in design with her commitment to social work after graduation.
