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 YEEBYO GEBREGERGS LEGESE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
United States International University Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 8 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to join the Millennium Fellowship because I deeply value the power of global networking and collaboration. Coming from a small village, I am determined to equip myself with the knowledge and skills needed to support my community in accessing global scholarships and job opportunities. I see this fellowship as a platform where I can contribute to addressing pressing global issues such as social dilemmas, education gaps, the responsible use of AI, and the inclusion of people with disabilities despite existing disparities. Above all, I aspire to connect with global problem-solvers, fuel my creativity, embrace diverse cultural perspectives, and prepare myself to play an active role in building solutions that make a lasting impact worldwide. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Tigray Learning Gateway
High School Students Empowerment and Digital Library Platform
This project aims to empower high school students through access to digital learning resources, skills development, and career opportunities. The initiative will establish a Digital Library Platform and Opportunity Portal that provides students with free access to e-books, academic materials, and online courses, while also connecting them to scholarships, mentorship programs, and digital skills training.
By combining education with technology, the project seeks to bridge the learning gap, enhance digital literacy, and equip students with 21st-century skills necessary for academic success and future employment. The platform will particularly focus on reaching students from underserved schools, ensuring inclusivity and equal access to knowledge and opportunities.
About the Millennium Fellow
Yeebyo Legese is an enthusiastic person in finance and Career networks. He was born in Ethiopia, Tigray region and due to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia he applied for a scholarship under the Mastercard Foundation, and he succeeded it. He is currently living in Nairobi, pursuing an International Business Administration. He values the worth of networking in solving global issues and advocates for education for all young Africans and special support for people with disabilities.
