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 GHAPHARAT DUNMININU BALOGUN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Federal University of Technology Minna | Minna, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" I dream of a world where every child from an underprivileged family can learn, grow, and achieve greatness. With the skills I'll gain as a Millennium Fellow, I will work to advance UNAI Principle 3 — educational opportunity for all — while supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). Education is a bridge that turns dreams into reality. By empowering the next generation with knowledge and nourishment, I believe we can build a future where no potential is left unrealized. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: GrowthPath: Learn, Thrive, Achieve
This project aims to inspire students in underserved schools in our community to value education while equipping them with practical tools to achieve their goals. Through interactive workshops, hands-on skill training, mentorship, and digital literacy sessions, students will learn how to leverage technology, write essays, apply for scholarships, and develop life skills such as critical thinking and public speaking. By involving parents and the community, the project seeks to create lasting support and ensure students not only understand the importance of education but also have the guidance and resources to succeed.
Measurable Goals (August–December 2025):
We aim to visit schools, engaging at least 100 students. Through interactive workshops, students will gain practical skills such as digital literacy, essay writing, scholarship applications, and life skills including critical thinking and public speaking, with a goal that at least 80% of participants acquire new knowledge or skills. The project will also provide notebooks, pens, and learning materials, and involve parents and community members to support continued learning. Feedback and short surveys will be collected after the workshop to measure understanding and engagement, while tracking the number of students reached, and materials distributed to ensure the goals are met.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ghapharat Dunmininu Balogun is a proud Nigerian and Food Science and Technology student at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Passionate about advancing quality education and strengthening food security, she works toward building thriving, self-reliant communities. Beyond academics, she actively volunteers in social impact initiatives, creating positive change and empowering others. Her experience spans projects promoting education, raising food security awareness, and enlightening youths on their civic and human rights. Guided by kindness and the power of collective effort, she champions initiatives that open opportunities for others, contributing to a brighter, more equitable future for Nigeria and beyond.
