ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NATNAEL TIGISTU GASHAW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Addis Ababa University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 2
" “I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share my vision and to learn from their experiences. I believe this program will be a significant milestone in turning my dream of making quality education accessible for all into reality.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Bright Minds Initiative
Bright Minds Initiative connects passionate Addis Ababa University students with orphaned children at orphan centers to provide academic support, mentorship, and inspiration. The project aims to bridge educational gaps by offering personalized tutoring, skill development, and guidance, empowering orphaned children to reach their full potential while fostering a culture of volunteerism among university students. The system is planned for full implementation by December 2025.
About the Millennium Fellow
Natnael Tigistu is a passionate and determined third-year Computer Science student at Addis Ababa University who strives to make quality education accessible to all. Born and raised in a small Ethiopian village where educational opportunities were limited, Natnael witnessed firsthand the transformative power of quality education. His academic excellence earned him high scores on the Ethiopian national exam and recognition from the regional government. Beyond his studies, he has volunteered as a summer school teacher to help students in need. Natnael aspires to establish an AI-powered educational institution that provides affordable, world-class learning for underprivileged and orphaned children, creating lasting social impact.
