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 VEIRAT FULUS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Jos | Jos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" " I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it gives me the platform to turn passion into impact—amplifying my work in mental health advocacy while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (good health and well-being). I look forward to gaining leadership skills, building collaborations, and learning from diverse perspectives to support my project of establishing mental health clubs in secondary schools, creating safe spaces for young people to prioritize mental health " "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign
The Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign targets around 200 female students at the University of Jos and nearby areas, aiming to identify premalignant stages of cervical cancer and prevent their progression to malignancy, while encouraging regular testing for long-term control. Campaigns are being organized within the university, surrounding institutions, and communities across Plateau State, with plans to extend screening to older adults and provide vaccinations for children under nine. Through this initiative, we were able to enhance participants’ knowledge about cervical cancer and its causes and promote preventive practices among the women involved.
About the Millennium Fellow
Veirat Fulus is a curious and determined 4th-year medical student from Plateau State, Nigeria, with a deep passion for medicine, learning, and service. Naturally inquisitive, she has always been drawn to understanding the “why” behind complex ideas, from anatomy and science to mental health and human behavior. Beyond academics, Veirat is passionate towards mental health and channels it into supporting others through awareness and advocacy. She believes in growth, resilience and the power of community, striving to leave a meaningful impact through her project that is geared towards building the mental resilience of young people.
