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 SHAHWAIZ QURESHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology | Jamshoro, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" I believe empowering students with entrepreneurial skills can transform communities and build a resilient future. The Millennium Fellowship offers an extraordinary platform to amplify my impact, connect with like-minded change makers, and align my work with the UNAI principles and SDGs. Through this fellowship, I aim to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and networks to turn their ideas into sustainable ventures, contributing to a technology-driven and economically stronger society. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SustainED
SustainED is an educational initiative designed to empower young minds through interactive, creative, and experience based learning. We focus on building sustainability awareness among youth by engaging them in hands-on sessions, real world activities, and critical thinking exercises that inspire action beyond the classroom.
At SustainED, we believe that Quality Education (SDG 4) goes beyond textbooks. It’s about nurturing conscious, informed, and responsible individuals who understand their role in shaping a better and more sustainable world. By introducing youth to environmental challenges, social responsibility, and innovative problem-solving, we aim to cultivate a generation of change makers ready to lead with purpose.
About the Millennium Fellow
Shahwaiz Qureshi is a dynamic technology leader and final-year Computer Systems Engineering student at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro. He serves as Vice Chair of the IEEE Computer Society MUET and previously held the position of Chair for MUET ACM, where he led initiatives that strengthened the university’s tech community. Known for mentoring and guiding students, Shahwaiz focuses on cultivating innovation, problem-solving skills, and a forward-looking mindset. His leadership aims to inspire the next generation to harness technology for impactful change, fostering a stronger and more connected future in the digital era.
