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 SHUBHAM SHUKLA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Delhi North Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 15, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" As an introvert who has silently navigated academic stress, self-doubt and mental health issues, I understand how isolating the student journey can be. Becoming a Millennium Fellow excites me because it allows me to transform those personal struggles into collective empowerment. I do this work to ensure no student is left behind due to any type of barrier because enlightenment should be a right, and support should be a shared responsibility. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Aasaan
Project Aasaan is a youth-driven, UN-recognized initiative (part of the Millennium Fellowship Network) designed to bridge critical gaps in education, mental health, justice, and environmental sustainability. Guided by UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 4, 15, and 16), it provides free educational resources, personalized mentorship, and mental health advocacy through awareness sessions, policy research, and evidence-based interventions.
About the Millennium Fellow
Shubham Shukla is a bright enthusiastic student at ILC, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi pursuing BBA LLB Hons. He is a Millennium Fellow 2025. Being an introvert and several incidents led him to found Project Aasaan : Educate, Empower & Enlighten to address challenges faced by students, ranging from academic stress to mental constraints through mentorship & counseling. He is recognized for his leadership skills and and is much admired. Shubham actively engages with thousands of students through digital platforms, fostering a culture of learning and support. His vision is to create accessible pathways for empowerment and holistic growth.
