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< Back to opportunities Champions of the Earth UNEP Presented by: Grant/Award This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: May About this opportunity The Champions of the Earth award, established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2005, is the UN's highest environmental honor. It recognizes individuals and organizations whose transformative actions address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Awardees are celebrated in four categories: Policy Leadership, Inspiration and Action, Entrepreneurial Vision, and Science and Innovation. Nominations for the Champions of the Earth award are open to everyone and typically occur annually. The selection process involves UNEP staff and subject experts reviewing nominations from around the world. The criteria for selection include the impact of the nominee's actions, the novelty of their approach, and the influence of their work in inspiring others. The nomination period for the 2024 award was from April 15 to May 5, 2025. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Tony Elumelu Foundation Presented by: Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: February About this opportunity Offers training, mentorship, and funding to African entrepreneurs. Eligibility: Open to African citizens with a business idea or existing business. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons United Nations Office of Disarmamanet Affairs Presented by: Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity The Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons is an innovative learning programme initiated by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and funded by the Government of Japan. Launched in 2023, the programme aims to empower young leaders aged 18–29 to advocate for nuclear disarmament through a two-year course. Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years old at the time of application. Open to nationals from all countries and territories. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Presented by: Grant/Award This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: Rolling About this opportunity Offers funding and support to early-stage social entrepreneurs. Eligibility: Open to individuals with innovative solutions to social problems. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Young Southeast Asia Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) U.S. Department of State Presented by: Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: Varies year wise About this opportunity A program that strengthens leadership development and networking in Southeast Asia. Eligibility: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old and from Southeast Asia. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Synthesis Startup Accelerator Synthesis, Constructor University Presented by: Competition, Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity The Synthesis Startup Accelerator is an 8-week program designed to empower early-stage founders in B2B software, DeepTech, or EdTech sectors by providing access to a network of over 9,000 experts and offering investment opportunities up to $5 million.Applicants must be founders of early-stage startups (pre-seed to seed stage) developing scalable projects in B2B software, DeepTech, or EdTech. The program is open to both remote and in-person participation at Constructor University in Bremen, Germany. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI) U.S. Department of State Presented by: Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: September About this opportunity A program that supports young African leaders in gaining skills and connections to better serve their communities. Eligibility: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old and from sub-Saharan Africa. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Inclusive Action Awards Value for Women Presented by: Competition This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity The Inclusive Action Awards, organized by the Inclusive Action Hub and led by Value for Women, recognize small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are actively promoting gender inclusion in emerging economies. For the Global Award, the enterprise should be based in a low- or middle-income country, excluding Mexico. For the Mexico Award, the enterprise should be based in Mexico. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Western Union Fellowship Watson Institute Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: April About this opportunity Western Union Foundation Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, in 2021 to provide entrepreneurs with business training and seed funding to launch their own community-focused ventures. The 16-week program includes venture acceleration and leadership training, networking, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs launch and expand their ventures. The impact of the program is further amplified by Basecamps that each Fellow organizes to provide training and resources to community members. To date, the Western Union Foundation Fellowship and Basecamps have supported more than 2,200 individuals. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Western Union Foundation Fellowship Watson Institute Presented by: Training This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: May About this opportunity The Western Union Foundation Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute, is a 16-week leadership and venture development program designed for emerging social entrepreneurs from select regions. The fellowship provides fellows with entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and a venture development stipend, culminating in a culminating event where fellows pitch to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs. The program combines virtual and in-person components, requiring a weekly commitment of approximately 6–8 hours. For more information, please visit the Watson Institute's Western Union Foundation Fellowship page. Applicants should be located in or creating impact within countries such as the United States, Uganda, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, United Kingdom, Germany, Lithuania, Japan, Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Brazil, with preference given to those from Uganda, Colombia, Mexico, Pakistan, and the United States. A significant commitment to the program is required, including participation in weekly virtual workshops held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am Mountain Time. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship SDSN Youth Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: January About this opportunity The Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF), initiated by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth (SDSN Youth), is a 10-month program designed to empower young urban leaders aged 18 to 30. Fellows engage in a structured curriculum that includes monthly deliverables, focusing on understanding urban challenges and developing projects aimed at localizing Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The fellowship emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, connecting participants from over 180 cities across 80 countries, and offers mentorship from industry experts. While the program is unpaid, fellows gain global visibility, access to a vast network of SDG professionals, and opportunities to implement impactful urban solutions. The SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship is open to young leaders aged 18–30 who are passionate about sustainable urban development and the localization of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). Applicants should have at least one year of academic or professional experience in fields such as urban planning, community development, or advocacy. A well-defined project idea or initiative aligned with SDG 11 is required, along with the ability to commit 4–6 hours per week from February to November 2025. Fluency in English and the local language of the city they represent is essential, as is having a stable internet connection for remote participation. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Afrika kommt! Federal Foreign Office of Germany Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: March About this opportunity The initiative brings together visionary young African leaders with German businesses, offering them valuable insights into German corporate culture and business practices. In 2008, 19 German companies, led by Tilman Todenhöfer and supported by former President Horst Köhler, launched AFRIKA KOMMT!, a program aimed at fostering sustainable economic cooperation with African countries. Participants gain technical skills, international experience, and proficiency in the German language, which empowers them as change agents. These fellows contribute to strengthening German-African business relations and promote economic and social growth in their home countries. The program helps build a strong foundation for the future of African leadership and development. Applicants must be citizens of an African country, hold a university degree in a relevant field (with postgraduate qualifications like an MBA being advantageous), and have two to five years of work experience. Proficiency in English is required, while basic knowledge of German is a plus. Candidates should be no older than 35 years at the time of application. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities Schwarzman Scholarship Schwarzman Scholars Program Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: May and September About this opportunity A one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Eligibility: Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities BMO Fellowship Watson Institute Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: September & October About this opportunity It eqquips highly promising sustainability entrepreneurs driving solutions to their communities’ most significant environmental and sustainability challenges. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

My name is Emani Figaro, and I am an Economics major; Spanish minor from Chicago, Illinois, and I attend Spelman College. At Spelman College, I am a Bonner scholar, I am the Vice President for the 2018-2019 sophomore class council, and I am the co-community service chair for the 2018-2019 Spelman's college. Honor's program executive board. I am so blessed to have this opportunity, and I cannot wait to start! ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2018 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2018, students applied to join the Class of 2018 on 285 campuses across 57 nations. 30 campuses worldwide (just 11%) were selected to host the 402 Millennium Fellows in the global pilot this year. The Class of 2018 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 48,785 hours and their 214 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 393,449 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT EMANI FIGARO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2018. Spelman College | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 6 " Through observing the food insecurities in Chicago, and hearing stories from West End community members and family members. I recognized the need for organically grown foods in low-income areas that are predominantly food deserts. Furthermore, the need to educate community members on policies that create the generational wealth gap and the food insecurities in their hometowns. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Spelman Soulful garden Spelman's soulful food garden project strives to obtain the United Nations Zero Hunger sustainable goal. This project has addressed how food insecurity is displayed in the West End community, and how various policies have impacted the community members ability to access proper resources. We will host two events throughout the first semester and two events during the second semester. At the end of each semester, we plan to serve at least 100 people per event. About the Millennium Fellow My name is Emani Figaro, and I am an Economics major; Spanish minor from Chicago, Illinois, and I attend Spelman College. At Spelman College, I am a Bonner scholar, I am the Vice President for the 2018-2019 sophomore class council, and I am the co-community service chair for the 2018-2019 Spelman's college. Honor's program executive board. I am so blessed to have this opportunity, and I cannot wait to start! BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

< Back to opportunities Morehead Cain Global Fellowship "University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill" Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: September About this opportunity Provides a comprehensive scholarship for undergraduate study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Eligibility: Open to exceptional students worldwide with a record of leadership and service. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

< Back to opportunities ODI Fellowship Scheme ODI Global Presented by: Scholarship/Fellowship This opportunity is a: Applications are due by: March About this opportunity The ODI Fellowship Scheme, run by ODI (Overseas Development Institute), places early-career economists and statisticians in government ministries and public institutions across developing countries, primarily in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. It aims to support sustainable development by strengthening public sector capacity and offering fellows a unique opportunity to contribute to policy-making and implementation. Eligible candidates must have a master's degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, or a related field, and demonstrate strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to development. While relevant work experience is valued, the scheme is open to recent graduates as well, provided they show exceptional potential. Please consult the host website to confirm these and other details regarding eligibility and deadlines. Learn more & apply Previous Next

My name is Nze Miracle Arcani, a Mental Health Advocate at 7 Cups of Tea and Meticulous Minds. Additionally, I am the Continent Director For Africa @ SAFE, I'm a Certified Environmentalist and a research enthusiast, aspiring to be a Ph.D. researcher and Professor of Biology. I am a success-oriented, high-achieving, ambitious individual who understands the competitiveness and survival of the fittest temperament of the world. I have always been one who never relents, minds his business, and never gives up, even in seemingly dead-end situations. To give a bit of perspective, I am that young adult with a mindset that amplifies my déjà-vu experiences into indelible footprints on the sands of time. Being a literary student individual has allowed me to learn to understand that at nature's feet, we are all but sentient beings; it has transformed my imagination and has taught me how to process my raging molten-magma-clogged thoughts into refined fragments that fuel my creativity. Added to this, I am ever so grateful and full of effusive thanks to my mother and mentor who have instilled in me values and truth that are efficacies for survival in a competitive world. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NZE MIRACLE ONYEBE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Nigeria Enugu | Enugu, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 4 & UNAI 2 " I am excited to work with like minds in impacting the community. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Quality Education & Financial Aid Navigation This project aims to improve access to quality education for underprivileged students by providing guidance on financial aid navigation. It will offer a user-friendly resource guide, workshops, and counseling sessions to help students and their families understand financial aid options and application processes. About the Millennium Fellow My name is Nze Miracle Arcani, a Mental Health Advocate at 7 Cups of Tea and Meticulous Minds. Additionally, I am the Continent Director For Africa @ SAFE, I'm a Certified Environmentalist and a research enthusiast, aspiring to be a Ph.D. researcher and Professor of Biology. I am a success-oriented, high-achieving, ambitious individual who understands the competitiveness and survival of the fittest temperament of the world. I have always been one who never relents, minds his business, and never gives up, even in seemingly dead-end situations. To give a bit of perspective, I am that young adult with a mindset that amplifies my déjà-vu experiences into indelible footprints on the sands of time. Being a literary student individual has allowed me to learn to understand that at nature's feet, we are all but sentient beings; it has transformed my imagination and has taught me how to process my raging molten-magma-clogged thoughts into refined fragments that fuel my creativity. Added to this, I am ever so grateful and full of effusive thanks to my mother and mentor who have instilled in me values and truth that are efficacies for survival in a competitive world. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Mohammed Tahama is a 21 year old female living in the Ashanti region of Ghana with her beautiful family. She is a level 300 student offering Bsc.Actuarial Science in the University for Development Studies. She's so passionate about giving and her greatest motivation is Hope, this spirit of Hope keeps her going and helps her press on and push through when difficult situations comes her way. She's not ready to give up because she believes and have much confidence in herself. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2020 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2020, 15,159 young leaders applied to join the Class of 2020 on 1,458 campuses across 135 nations. 80 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 1,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2020 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TAHAMA MOHAMMED, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2020. University for Development Studies | Accra, Ghana | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 1 " I am pleased because it has always been my dream to fulfill my gifts and being part of this group will definitely give me the needed support which will help me have some exposure and help me explore outside my zone since I will be working with a group of different people with similar goals. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Hope Foundation I want to set up a business for those who are less privileged and are unable to attend school, mostly these people have the talent and skills in particular areas but due to lack of funds they are not able to do something beneficial with their talents to earn income, I want to start with Dress Making, move on to Batik and Tye-dye,printing, Kente making and there's More to come as time goes on. About the Millennium Fellow Mohammed Tahama is a 21 year old female living in the Ashanti region of Ghana with her beautiful family. She is a level 300 student offering Bsc.Actuarial Science in the University for Development Studies. She's so passionate about giving and her greatest motivation is Hope, this spirit of Hope keeps her going and helps her press on and push through when difficult situations comes her way. She's not ready to give up because she believes and have much confidence in herself. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

I am a third-year student in the Honors Program at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. I am an International Relations and Spanish double major, with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. In addition to working on campus in the International Programs Office, I am a peer mentor, the president of Rollins Catholic ministry, and a member of Rollins's improv team. During my research over the summer, I fell in love with the field of Applied Anthropology, and I plan to pursue a doctorate in the discipline. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2018 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2018, students applied to join the Class of 2018 on 285 campuses across 57 nations. 30 campuses worldwide (just 11%) were selected to host the 402 Millennium Fellows in the global pilot this year. The Class of 2018 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. During the Millennium Fellowship, Millennium Fellows' dedicated 48,785 hours and their 214 unique projects positively impacted the lives of 393,449 people worldwide. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MARY VICKERS, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2018. Rollins College | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 6 " I am excited to be a Millenium Fellow so I can share the work I am doing with other students. So much of what we are doing is elevating the voices of the vulnerable, and I want as many passionate young people to hear these stories and experiences as possible, so that they can join us in the fight for change. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Impacts of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Politics on Low-Income Latinx Immigrants in Apopka, FL Our initial project goal was to complete analysis of data we gathered over the summer and provide preliminary reports to the organizations we are working with. That has been completed, and both organizations are using it to develop programming for the hundreds of people that seek their services. I added an additional goal, which was completing an UndocuAlly training, in order to help educate members of the Rollins College community on the realities of undocumented immigration and how to be a better ally, as well as share some of our research. This event was also completed, with 14 participants. These participants were provided with resources to become more involved in the fight for immigrant justice. About the Millennium Fellow I am a third-year student in the Honors Program at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. I am an International Relations and Spanish double major, with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. In addition to working on campus in the International Programs Office, I am a peer mentor, the president of Rollins Catholic ministry, and a member of Rollins's improv team. During my research over the summer, I fell in love with the field of Applied Anthropology, and I plan to pursue a doctorate in the discipline. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Dheeraj, originally from Centreville, VA, is a rising senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology and is majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in Sustainable Business. Dheeraj has been an active member of Georgia Tech’s Campus Kitchens Project for the past 3 years and is the current President of the organization. He is looking forward to being an MCN Fellow and make a contribution towards the Sustainable Development Goals. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2021 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In 2021, over 25,000 young leaders on 2,000+ campuses across 153 nations applied to join the Class of 2021. 136 campuses worldwide (just 6%) were selected to host the 2,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2021 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT DHEERAJ BANDARU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 2 & UNAI 6 " I am excited to be able to work with and learn from other students from my community on how we can improve our communities more efficiently. " Millennium Fellowship Project: The Campus Kitchens Project Campus Kitchens is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving sustainability and reducing food waste on campus. We hold weekly volunteering shifts on Tuesdays and Fridays to package the leftover dining hall food. This food, which is normally thrown away, goes to helping food-insecure students on campus through Klemis Kitchen and homeless people in the Atlanta area. About the Millennium Fellow Dheeraj, originally from Centreville, VA, is a rising senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology and is majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in Sustainable Business. Dheeraj has been an active member of Georgia Tech’s Campus Kitchens Project for the past 3 years and is the current President of the organization. He is looking forward to being an MCN Fellow and make a contribution towards the Sustainable Development Goals. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025