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 SWAYAM PRAYAS NANDA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" I am excited by the possibility of learning from diverse perspectives and turning ideas into action. For me, the Millennium Fellowship is about exploring how my skills can contribute to meaningful change, no matter the field. I believe that impact starts with curiosity, and I want to keep asking questions, experimenting with solutions, and working with others to create something better than what we have today. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Hear4You
The campaign focuses on enhancing inclusion and accessibility for people with hearing disabilities, aiming to spark empathy and create tangible impact through awareness and action. We were able to build trust and engage meaningfully with the deaf community, helping uplift their spirits while also sharing information about upskilling opportunities to support their goals. Through interactions with NGOs and other organizations, we gained valuable on-ground insights that strengthened our understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with hearing disabilities. Our efforts also left a strong impression on children and young adults, encouraging them to be more aware, empathetic, and proactive in preventing hearing loss
About the Millennium Fellow
Swayam is an undergraduate student at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in Chennai, India. He thrives at the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and social impact, taking on roles from directing stage productions to leading publicity campaigns for large-scale events. Guided by a sense of responsibility toward his community, Swayam is eager to explore how his skills can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He values curiosity, inclusivity, and the power of collective action to drive meaningful change.
