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Calling undergraduates with a passion for tech x social impact Apply to the Millennium Fellowship Apply The application to join the Class of 2024 is now closed. Calling Undergraduate Leaders: Are you committed to making a difference in the world through technology? The Millennium Fellowship is also inviting students who are passionate about leveraging technology for social impact. The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. The Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program on your campus to take your social impact to the next level. Access to world class training, connections, and recognition is just an application away. Through the Millennium Fellowship, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that have tangible impact in your community while also gaining valuable leadership experience and networking with industry professionals. The Class of 2024 application is now closed! INTEREST FORM FOR CLASS OF 2025 Meet Millennium Fellows Leveraging Tech for Social Impact University College London United Kingdom Substance-less Class of 2023 Michal Bartler , through his project- Substance-less, is leveraging technology to develop a predictive tech substance test to reduce substance abuse effects. Federal University of Technology Nigeria Digital Skills Advancement Project (DSAP) Class of 2023 Oyetunji Oyekunle is promoting Digital Skills among students and FUTA community alongside the academic pursuits. Pace University United States Right to Know H2O Class of 2023 Emerging Technologists at Pace University with their revolutionary project- Right to Know H2O aims to ensure that people have access to safe drinking water. University of Jos Nigeria Enhancing Clean Water Access in Kabong Class of 2023 Jeff Deme is working on building an AI Powered borehole systems to tackle the challenge of lack of clean and sufficient water in Kabong community. Plaksha University India Indri.yeah Class of 2023 Prerit Rathi , through his project- Indri.yeah, a groundbreaking B2B SaaS platform, is offering real-time sign language translation for the hearing-impaired. Duke Kushan University China Connecting Elders to the Digital World Class of 2023 Wanlin Bai's project is a movement towards inclusive digital equity and intergenerational support by empowering the elderly to confidently navigate the digital realm. African Leadership Uni versity Rwanda MEEN Africa Class of 2023 Chijioke Kalu is an Emerging Technologist collaborating with local farmers to convert cassava peel waste into biogas cooking fuel. Meet Kami Kami Krista (Harvard University, USA), who is helping “companies in technologically complicated industries to develop effective decarbonization plans, based on state-of-the-art science.” Post-Fellowship, Kami received a $100,000 776 Foundation Fellowship. "The Millennium Fellowship helped shape my trajectory…[T]he community and network I was exposed to were vital in helping me access people I’d otherwise never reach. This allowed us to find our path quicker, and it brought more buy-in early on for what we were creating.”

< Back to opportunities Strategic Communication of Land Restoration Masterclass London School of Economics Presented by: Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: February About this opportunity The Strategic Communication of Land Restoration Masterclass is a fully funded five-day course in London, designed for communicators such as journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, photographers, videographers, environmental activists, and advocates. The course aims to equip participants with effective strategies to raise awareness about land degradation and methods for restoring and managing at-risk land. Applicants must submit a communications piece focused on a land restoration project in their home country Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

Planting Seeds for Civic Leadership: An Evening of Timely Ideas and Lasting Connections Fossil Showroom 366 Fifth Avenue New York, New York Fossil Foundation and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) are honored to invite you to an inspiring evening of collective imagination and action for the future of higher education. Using the Millennium Fellowship — now active at over 280 universities across the US and globe — as a case study, we will come together to explore big, interconnected questions: How can we collectively help ensure that more undergraduates across the US and globe have access to meaningful civic engagement experiences? And how can these experiences help more young leaders to build lives of sustained civic leadership post-graduation? This intimate convening is intentionally kept small to foster deep conversations, genuine connections, and robust dialogue. Visionary leaders from across sectors, including from higher education, civic and philanthropic organizations, and other special guests will join in. We would be honored to have you join with us. This is an invite-only event, please RSVP at your earliest convenience and no later than July 10th. DATE: TIME: VENUE: Monday, July 21st, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Fossil Showroom 366 Fifth Avenue New York, New York RSVP Here Please RSVP by July 10th — space is limited and by invitation only.

< Back to opportunities Truist Foundation Fellowship Watson Institute Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: December About this opportunity The Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute, is a fully-funded venture and leadership development program designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofit founders in Georgia, United States. Fellows receive technical training, enhance their business acumen, and gain financial literacy knowledge, all tailored to amplify their impact within the communities they serve. This Fellowship is specifically intended for entrepreneurs dedicated to serving emerging markets across rural and urban Georgia through job creation and economic development initiatives. Ideal candidates are individuals with 1 to 5 years of experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to job creation and economic development within underserved and underbanked communities. Applicants should have ventures that are in the Problem-Solution Fit or Product-Market Fit stages, exhibiting engaged customers or beneficiaries and measurable outcomes in both impact and revenue. Participants must be available to commit to the 16-week program, including weekly virtual workshops held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET, and a one-day in-person immersive event in Atlanta on February 8, 2025. The program also includes organizing a community-focused "Basecamp" workshop and active participation in a culminating Summit event. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities L’Oréal Brandstorm Case Competition L’Oréal Presented by: Competition This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: March About this opportunity The L'Oréal Brandstorm is a global innovation case competition open to individuals aged 18 to 30, inviting participants from all academic backgrounds to propose innovative solutions in the beauty industry. The 2025 edition challenges entrants to reinvent the future of men's beauty through technology, products, and beyond, in collaboration with L'Oréal's Consumer Products Division. Participants have the chance to win a trip to Paris and secure a Management Trainee position at L'Oréal. The L'Oréal Brandstorm 2025 competition is open to individuals aged 18 to 30, including students and working professionals. Eligible participants include 1st and 2nd year MBA students, engineering students, and those aged 18–25 studying business, marketing, digital marketing, or e-commerce. Working professionals under 29 in business roles are also welcome to apply. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarships Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: March About this opportunity The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme provides funding for students from Commonwealth countries to pursue master's degrees at UK universities, specifically those from least developed and lower-middle-income countries. To be eligible applicants must be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities AI. Climate Accelerator Climate Collective Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: February About this opportunity The AI Climate Accelerator is a 12-week program designed to support early-stage startups leveraging artificial intelligence to address critical climate and nature challenges. Startups ranging from idea stage to Series A. Open to applicants worldwide. Utilizing AI in climate-related sectors like prediction, optimization, automation, and insights. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

Congratulations on submitting your Round 2 application! Millennium Fellowship Campus Directors Who are Campus Directors? Campus directors facilitate their campus hubs by leading their cohorts over the course of the Millennium Fellowship. They are top Fellows who show a deep commitment to social impact, and display strong leadership potential. There are 2 Campus Directors per Campus. As a Campus Director, you commit to the following responsibilities: Being the primary point of contact for Fellows at on your Campus Hub as well as for the MCN Fellowship management team, including regular communication. 4 hours of training via webinar in the first 2 weeks of the Fellowship launch. Working with your Co-Director to arrange and hold one-to-one sessions with each of the Fellows who will be in their Campus Hub. Working with your Co-Director, facilitate Fellowship sessions, including developing Goals and Objectives for your site, taking attendance, submitting documentation for your site, and ensuring that a final story and feedback forms are submitted. What are the Benefits of being a Campus Director? One-to-one and small group mentorship from the MCN team, including both personal and Fellowship-based mentorship and networking opportunities to support your success in social impact work. Opportunities to connect with and learn from other top Campus Directors on campuses across the globe, building your global peer and professional network. As we expand across the globe, we will look to you as thought partners in continuing to develop this program. You can help shape a leadership development network that thousands of students around the world will benefit from. Please use the box below to schedule a time for the Campus Director Interview. Please note a Campus Director interview invitation does not mean that you or your campus have been selected. The interview is part of the Millennium Fellowship selection process. You will be notified on your application status during the first week of August. ⚠ Make sure to select the date and time in your local time zone. To do this, click on the default TIME ZONE right above the available slots and choose your local time zone from the list. Insights from Campus Directors Servant Leadership: "Our Experiences as Millennium Fellows and Campus Directors." Griffith University Campus Directors reflect on their Millennium Fellowship experience

< Back to opportunities Global Changemakers Youth Summit Global Changemakers Presented by: Conference, Training, Grant/Award This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity An immersive, fully funded summit bringing together young changemakers aged 21–29 from around the world to Cape Town, South Africa, for a week of leadership training, networking, and capacity building. The summit covers round-trip airfare, accommodation, and meals. Eligibility: Applicants must be aged 21–29 and actively engaged in community development. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

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< Back to opportunities 2025 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival UNAOC Presented by: Competition This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: June About this opportunity The 2025 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a global initiative by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), inviting young filmmakers to submit original videos that address themes of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. The festival aims to amplify youth voices and perspectives on these critical social issues. Entrants must be no older than 25 years old at the time of the video's production. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Millennium Oceans Prize Millennium Campus Network Presented by: Grant/Award This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity An award recognizing innovative solutions to ocean-related challenges. Eligibility: Open to students and organizations worldwide with projects focused on ocean conservation. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next