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 LINCOLN CHENG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University College London | London, United Kingdom | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 17, SDG 10, SDG 13, SDG 9, SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 5

" Example:" I believe Youth participation within global affairs and the UN is crucial in ensuring that decisions made are relevant to future generations, and being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to participate in global affairs at a younger age, and obtain skills necessary to make a positive impact on society. I also believe that the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to hone skills pertaining to the advancement of UN SDGs and drive social impact both within my community and internationally, and I am excited to learn skills and increase my global competence via the fellowship. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Bridging the Gap
The "Bridging the Gap" project represents a pioneering educational initiative that tackles societal disparities through two complementary approaches. This comprehensive project combines international diplomatic education with localized technological innovation to create meaningful educational change at multiple levels.
At its core, the project's first component revolutionizes Model United Nations (MUN) education by bridging the gap between simulation and real-world impact. Through UCLMUN Edition X, the initiative has transformed traditional MUN experiences into vehicles for tangible social change. This transformation manifests through charitable giving mechanisms, practical engagement with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and expanded access to diplomatic education across 47 countries. The program has achieved remarkable growth, with a 55.2% increase in participation engaging over 283 delegates. It features eight specialized committees addressing critical global issues, complemented by expert speaker sessions, real-time crisis simulations, and an innovative Press Committee providing journalism experience. Partnerships with over 80 stakeholders and sponsors have strengthened the program's reach and sustainability.
The second component addresses educational inequalities in rural China through the innovative integration of technology and modern teaching methodologies. This initiative empowers educators with AI-integrated teaching methods and multimedia tools, transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments. By leveraging existing infrastructure and students' personal electronic devices, the program creates engaging, interactive learning experiences while building essential media literacy skills. Through specialized workshops and ongoing support, teachers develop proficiency in using technology effectively, leading to more inclusive and engaging classroom environments.
About the Millennium Fellow
Lincoln is a final year Philosophy, Politics and Economics with Data Science student at UCL, USG Delegate Affairs for LIMUN and President of UCL United Nations Association.
Lincoln has had a strong interest in public speaking and UN since young, having spoken in over 98 international forums, and chances are you may have met him in one of them! He is also interested in social impact, having worked with local and international NGOs to help communities since the age of 10, and is dedicated to furthering his work and contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Outside of academia, Lincoln is intrigued by photography, rifle shooting and entrepreneurship, so feel free to discuss these with him anytime!





