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 PATRICK NTAWUKURIRYAYO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Kepler College | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 3 & UNAI 1
" Passion for quality education, fueled by community engagement and leadership, drives my initiatives and advocacy. Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will strengthen these abilities through collaborative action. The skills I gain from the Fellowship will make my impact on educational access and empowerment more visible and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to enhance my capacity to design sustainable solutions by exploring innovative strategies for inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Youth Learning Hub
The Learning Hub for Youth is an education empowerment initiative that strengthens foundational learning, digital literacy, and leadership among young people. It addresses challenges such as low academic performance, limited motivation, and poor access to technology-based learning. Through after-school tutoring, English reinforcement, and computer training, the hub equips students with essential 21st-century skills for success. It fosters a supportive environment where youth build confidence, improve problem-solving abilities, and prepare for higher education and future employment, inspiring them to embrace lifelong learning and become empowered contributors to their communities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Patrick NTAWUKURIRYAYO is a second-year Business Management student specializing in Logistics and Operations at Southern New Hampshire University through Kepler in Rwanda. Born in Rwanda, he is passionate about advancing quality education. Since high school, Patrick has engaged in community initiatives such as Kepler Community Service and the English Summer Boot Camp, fostering skills and addressing social issues in education. At university, he has strengthened his leadership and impact through collaborative, sustainable projects. Patrick aspires to be a bridge for elevating education and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education (Goal 4).
