Our Global Impact
MCN launched the Millennium Fellowship in 2013 to convene, challenge, and celebrate student leadership for social impact. Beginning in 2018, MCN and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) partnered to present the Millennium Fellowship, creating a robust global network of undergraduate leaders advancing UN goals.
Student leaders worldwide were invited to join an extraordinary community of young leaders advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in their respective communities. In 2024, 288 campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows. Millennium Fellows' Projects have positively impacted the lives of over 1 million people worldwide in 2024.
To support the intended impact, the Millennium Fellowship provides student leaders with the training, connections, and recognition. See below our full 2024 Impact Report followed by our highlights from the report.
Class of 2024
Throughout the Millennium Fellowship program, Millennium Fellows undertake a project that addresses one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), applying what they learn in real-time to create tangible social impact. Here is a snapshot of the Millennium Fellows' impact in 2024.
4,362
Millennium Fellows
2,110
382,172
Hours Dedicated
1,002,895
Lives Positively Impacted
Reflections of Growth: Millennium Fellows' Voices
Discover heartfelt testimonials from Millennium Fellows, sharing their personal growth, enhanced perspectives, and the meaningful impact of their Fellowship experiences on their communities.
The Millennium Fellowship has profoundly changed me personally, instilling a greater sense of confidence and purpose in my ability to effect positive change. Before participating in the program, I often questioned my potential as a leader and my capability to make a meaningful impact in my community. Through the fellowship’s supportive environment and interactive learning experiences, I have gained invaluable skills in project management, communication, and collaboration.
Xinan Zhang, 2024 Millennium Fellow
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Ethical Leadership
96%
of Millennium Fellows gained the skills necessary to benefit others through social impact as a result of the Millennium Fellowship.
Connection & Collaboration
94%
of Millennium Fellows have built new relationships with their peers through the Millennium Fellowship program.
Social Impact & Career Paths
90%
of Millennium Fellows are more prepared to pursue a career in social impact as a result of the Millennium Fellowship.
96%
of Millennium Fellows recommend
the Millennium Fellowship program.
Explore Our Past Impact Reports
Dive into our impact reports from 2018 to 2023 to see how Millennium Fellows
have consistently driven change and made a significant impact globally.