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 RUI (DORIS) PENG, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Sciences Po | Le Havre, France | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" Commitment and empathy, strengthened through my academic path in economics and my passion for volunteering, guide my work and vision. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to expand these values collaboratively and apply them to impactful projects. The skills I gain through the Fellowship will make my contributions to inclusion, justice, and community empowerment more tangible and aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to use this opportunity to strengthen my capacity to inspire change and foster meaningful connections. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Planet Finance
Planet Finance is a Millennium Fellowship initiative aimed at democratizing financial literacy and investment readiness among underrepresented students and young entrepreneurs. Recognizing that financial inclusion is key to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), the project seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and real-world financial decision-making.
Through a combination of interactive workshops, portfolio simulations, and an investment challenge, Planet Finance will equip participants with practical skills in budgeting, saving, responsible investing, and strategic financial planning. Each session will emphasize ethical finance and long-term sustainability, highlighting how financial empowerment can drive equitable economic growth and community resilience.
About the Millennium Fellow
Rui (Doris) Peng is currently studying economics at Sciences Po. Originally from Canada, she has always been passionate about volunteering and contributing to her community. Through her project, she hopes to create a lasting impact and build meaningful connections. After graduation, Doris plans to pursue a career in law.
