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 NATARAJAN S, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Vellore Institute of Technology | Vellore, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" Coming from a country like India, I deeply understand the transformative power of education. Here, education can change lives — offering a path out of poverty and addressing social injustices, inequalities, and challenges tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I believe that if even one child in a family receives quality education, they can not only uplift their family financially but also become a meaningful contributor toward achieving the SDGs. Having grown up in a similar background, I feel truly inspired by the possibility of joining the Millennium Fellowship, where I can actively create positive change in my community. This opportunity fuels my passion and commitment to contributing to the vision of helping others. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: EduVantage
EduVantage is a social impact initiative aimed at fostering sustainability awareness among students and communities through creative, scientific, and engaging experiences. The project blends education with action, focusing on three core components — a Talk on Sustainability, a Sustainable Fashion Show, and a Scientific Mentoring Session. Each segment was designed to inspire conscious thinking, showcase eco-friendly creativity, and build scientific understanding for real-world sustainability solutions.
EduVantage emphasizes that sustainability is not a burden but a lifestyle choice and a path to innovation. The project sparked meaningful conversations, encouraged behavioral change, and cultivated a community of young sustainability advocates.
About the Millennium Fellow
Natarajan S is a final-year B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. Born and raised in Chennai, India, he is passionate about creating innovative engineering solutions and expressing ideas through fine arts and storytelling. Dedicated to causes such as quality education, non-violence, and peace, he conducts weekly value-based education classes for local children. He has demonstrated leadership by organizing a 24-hour hackathon at his university. Natarajan aims to pursue a master’s degree and contribute to society both through technological advancements and his creative endeavors in art and storytelling.
