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 SHARON OLUWANIFEMI ODEBIYI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Bowen University Ogbomosho | Ogbomosho, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3

" I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the opportunity to grow as a leader while working on projects that truly matter to me. I'm passionate about using my skills to create meaningful impact in people’s lives, and this fellowship is a chance to learn, collaborate, and turn that passion into lasting change. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Healthy Minds, Bright Future
Our Healthy Minds, Bright Future project empowered our community with essential life skills, promoting healthy habits and wellness from a young age. We educated children on crucial practices like regular brushing, proper bathing, and hand hygiene, providing them with tools like toothbrushes, toothpaste, notebooks, and pencils to reinforce these habits.
We conducted a successful outreach program at two schools, where we educated students on essential hygiene practices, including proper handwashing techniques and oral care. To support their learning, we donated notebooks, pencils, and other materials to the children and schools. We also taught engaging songs and activities to reinforce these habits, making it easier for them to remember and incorporate into their daily routines. Although we had planned to visit more schools, the exam schedules of many institutions limited our reach. Nonetheless, we're thrilled with the impact we made, and it's heartening to hear that our efforts have stuck with the kids - we've even received appreciation from some of them since our visit!
About the Millennium Fellow
Sharon O. Odebiyi is a Nigerian physiotherapy student at Bowen University, driven by a passion for improving health outcomes and empowering young people. She combines her medical training with a commitment to helping others thrive physically, mentally, and socially.
Her leadership journey reflects her dedication to service, engaging in health awareness programs, supporting peers academically, and contributing to conversations on global development. As a Millennium Fellow, Sharon is advancing projects that address healthcare gaps, strengthen youth initiatives, and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly good health and well-being.
A budding author, Sharon is currently writing her first book and aspires to build a career that blends medicine, storytelling, and leadership using to educate, inspire, and empower others.










