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 AZHAR BEKMURAT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
New York University Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 6
" A chance to turn my passion for education and creativity, as well as leaving meaningful impact drive my excitement to be a Millennium Fellow. I believe collaboration and fresh perspectives are key to building inclusive communities, and this fellowship will help me grow as a leader while contributing to the UN goals. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Bilim Barys
“Bilim Barys” is a policy memo I developed to propose reforms in Kazakhstan’s education system aimed at ensuring equal access to quality education across all regions. The memo focuses on aligning national education policies with global standards while addressing disparities between urban and rural schools. It emphasizes the need for equitable resource distribution, teacher training, and inclusive academic opportunities that prepare all students to compete and succeed in a global arena.
About the Millennium Fellow
Azhar Belmhrat is a motivated and globally minded student at New York University, passionate about education, leadership, and cross-cultural exchange. She served as president of a student club, where she built community and led initiatives to support her peers. Azhar also has experience managing social media and creating digital content, including aesthetic travel videos that highlight meaningful experiences and stories. With a strong interest in international education and student engagement, she hopes to continue combining creativity, leadership, and cultural exchange to make a positive impact.
