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 ALCESTE UJENEZA NYAYIHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kepler College | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 1

" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the opportunity to grow as a leader while creating meaningful impact in my community, especially by advancing women’s empowerment and fostering spaces where every voice can be heard. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SoftTech Initiative
The SoftTech Initiative is a youth empowerment project led by Millennium Fellows Alceste Ujeneza Nyayiha and Arnauld Hirwa Imena that addresses the digital and professional skills gap among underprivileged and refugee students. Many of these students lack access to technology, training, and guidance, leaving them unprepared for higher education or the workforce. The initiative aims to equip students with essential digital literacy skills (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office), as well as critical thinking, ethical decision-making, professional communication, and business mathematics. By hosting interactive workshops and creating digital learning clubs, the project fosters collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Through these efforts, SoftTech Initiative seeks to bridge educational inequalities, increase students’ confidence and employability, and empower them to pursue academic and career opportunities, ultimately creating lasting social impact by enabling youth to contribute positively to their communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Nyayiha Alceste Ujeneza is a passionate student at Kepler College with a strong interest in leadership, communication, and women’s empowerment. She is dedicated to learning and enjoys exploring new ideas that challenge her mind. Beyond academics, Alceste finds joy in creative expression, reading, swimming, and listening to TED Talks. She values personal growth, cultural connection, and building meaningful relationships, aiming to use her skills and experiences to inspire and positively influence her community.












