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 SEBRIN R ABDU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
New York University Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 10 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to connect with peers who share my passion for using research and innovation to address challenges faced by underserved communities. I do this work because I believe inclusive solutions can create lasting impact and open opportunities for those who are too often left behind. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Bridges to Education
Bridges to Education is a platform we are building to address educational inequality in Ethiopia by offering tutoring in mathematics and social sciences, alongside sessions on
the college application process. Growing up in a developing country where there is immense potential but limited access to resources, we recognize how critical these tools
are for students to succeed. Our inspiration also comes from peers at NYUAD who are tackling similar challenges in their home countries, and I am eager to collaborate with them to exchange ideas and approaches. By the end of 2025, we aim to reach at least 50 students in Ethiopia, providing them with both academic support and pathways to higher education. This project directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).
About the Millennium Fellow
Sebrin Abdu is a motivated undergraduate student at NYU Abu Dhabi, originally from Ethiopia. She is majoring in Economics with minors in Applied Mathematics and Social Research and Public Policy. Her interests lie in leveraging applied research and digital tools to design creative solutions that address the needs of underserved communities in development settings. Deeply committed to giving back to her community, Sebrin is passionate about fostering inclusion and impact. She also values genuine conversations and enjoys learning from diverse perspectives while creating safe spaces where different ideas can be shared and heard.
