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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 ABOUT The Millennium Fellowship MEET The Millennium Fellows APPLY To the Class of 2026 CALLING UNDERGRADUATE LEADERS 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. The Class of 2025 is currently underway and the official announcement is here . The list of 290+ campuses with Millennium Fellowship cohorts is here . Class of 2026 applications are now live. Apply by December 31, 2025. Click below to begin your social impact journey. Apply Now thank you! thank you! thank you! thank you! Thank you to the 60,396 applicants for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025! Sam Vaghar - Executive Director, MCN H.E. Ban Ki-moon - 8th Secretary-General, United Nations Learn more about the UNAI MCN Partnership Play Video Play Video 02:07 Sohfiyyah Murtadho working to protect life under water in Nigeria #MillenniumFellowship Play Video Play Video 02:55 Millennium Fellow Melanie Ortiz supports local boy's orphanage during the Covid-19 pandemic Play Video Play Video 01:57 Millennium Fellow Sanjay helps kickstart high school students journey towards global citizenship Play Video Play Video 05:05 Meet Sciences Po #MillenniumFellows - s(H)e - the docuseries Play Video Play Video 04:34 Meet Neha & Simran: Two Millennium Fellows helping underprivileged children find their passion Play Video Play Video 03:18 Millennium Fellow Lina Altarawneh on promoting ethical production of clothes #MillenniumFellowship Play Video Play Video 02:02 Raqqya Adside-West encourages urban agriculture through her #MillenniumFellowship project 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 Unique Projects 382,172 Hours Dedicated 1,002,895 Lives Positively Impacted Our Global Impact Millennium Fellow Spotlights Read Official Press Release University of Medical Sciences 10 UNIMED students bag millennium fellowship Read More Health Services Academy Five HSA students selected for UN fellowship Read More Pace University Record-Breaking Year: 34 Pace Students Named Millennium Fellows Read More Balochistan University of Information Technology Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Fellows — Student Profiles & SDG Initiatives Read More My time as a Millennium Fellow played such an important role in getting me (and my project at large) to where we are today. Claire Sliney, Millennium Fellow and Executive Producer for the Oscar-winning documentary, Period. End of Sentence. , University of Pennsylvania

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Millennium Fellows have been selected from a range of academic institutions - large and small, public and private - affirming the fact that there are student leaders ... MEET THE FELLOWS The Millennium Fellowship, presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN), is a semester-long leadership development program that takes place on campuses worldwide. Aimed at advancing your leadership skills, the Millennium Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to engage with a global network of peers dedicated to making a significant social impact. Millennium Fellows have the chance to engage in a series of sessions focused on developing actionable plans for their social impact projects, sharing best practices, and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in meaningful ways. Through collaborative learning and practical action, Millennium Fellows are prepared to lead initiatives that drive positive change within their communities and beyond. The program has grown to become a powerful global movement, with over 15,000 Fellows having graduated since its inception in 2013. These alumni represent more than 300 campuses across 48 nations, demonstrating the extensive reach and collective strength of the Millennium Fellowship. This community of fellows is a testament to the program's success in nurturing leaders who are committed to advancing global goals and creating a more sustainable and equitable world. To learn more, please check out this United Nations Academic Impact spotlight on the Class of 2025. Learn More PRESENTING THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP 15,000+ Millennium Fellows 330+ Campuses 48 Countries Please search by any of these criteria to learn about and connect with Millennium Fellows worldwide. Region University Year Millennium Fellowship Role Clear filters X results found A Theertha Aaliyah Rahman Abasiodiong Otuk Abdirezak Areb Abdul-Jalil Zakaria A V Sai Hitesh Kumar Aanuoluwa Adiji Abdalla Fadhili Abdul Haseeb Riaz Abdulkadir Hibatullah Oshioke ADEROJU Adewole Aarya Toshniwal Abdelrahman Fahmy Abdul Mambo Bukenya Abdullah Abu Sayed Aakarshi Srivastava Aavish Gilbert J Abdimalik Abdiilah Osman Abdul Na-Eem Muniru Abdullahi Auwalu 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 ... 773

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY By applying to become a Millennium Fellow, each entrant agrees to indemnify, release and hold harmless Millennium Campus Network, the United Nations and all of their respective parent, affiliate and subsidiary companies, administrators, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “RELEASEES”), from any liability, damages, losses or injury of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from that entrant’s participation in the Fellowship, including but not limited to, property damage, personal injury or death which may result from or occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to and/or participation in the Fellowship or from the acceptance, possession, or use or misuse of any recognition awarded or participation in any Fellowship-related activity and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy and prize delivery. 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INFORMATION RELEASE I understand that while I retain the rights to my application and content submitted to Millennium Campus Network through the Fellowship, by participating in the Millennium Fellowship, I grant MCN and the UN (“RELEASEES”) a worldwide, exclusive, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use the content of the applications and content submitted through the Fellowship - including photography, video, and essays - in whole or in part. In addition, I grant MCN permission to photograph, record, and videotape during Fellowship training and sessions. These recordings and photographs will become the property of MCN for didactic use at their discretion, in all media, in perpetuity, to promote multilingualism and global understanding. 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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are partnering on the Millennium Fellowship. The Millennium Fellowship convenes, challenges, and celebrates student leadership for UN goals on campuses worldwide. The program is free for accepted applicants. Round 1 Applications for the Class of 2026 are now live and will be reviewed on a rolling basis for a limited number of Fellowships, so early applications are encouraged. The next priority deadline is Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The program will run on campuses worldwide from August to November 2025 where 8-20+ Millennium Fellows would be selected. Feedback and stories of student impact will be submitted by December 2026. You can learn more about the Millennium Fellowship here. Read the official United Nations Class of 2025 announcement here. This FAQs section below has been compiled to provide greater detail on this program and related logistics. In the event that your questions are not answered, please visit the "Getting in Touch" section below and reach out directly. Please note that given the global scale of this program a large number of inquiries is anticipated; these will be responded to as quickly as possible. INQUIRIES FROM ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS If you are a University President/Vice-Chancellor/administrator/staff/faculty member and want to learn more about the Millennium Fellowship, please visit the University Page. UNIVERSITY PAGE Frequently Asked Questions Eligibility & Selection Criteria Millennium Fellowship Applicants Campus Director Applicants Questions on Fees and Resources Background on the Program and Organizations Getting in Touch Who is eligible to apply for this program? You must be at least 18 years old, an undergraduate enrolled in a college or university, and in good standing at that academic institution for the duration of the program. You make a commitment to convene in-person least eight times during the Millennium Fellowship (for the Class of 2026 the program will run August 2026 - December 2026) with your Campus Directors and other Fellows on your campus to share best practices and take collective action. Students have to meet on-campus, in-person for the Fellowship sessions. If you miss sessions, this is grounds for expulsion and the forfeiture of your designation as a Millennium Fellow. Campus Directors have additional responsibilities as noted in FAQs section on "Campus Director Applicants." Note: We aim to accept at least eight Millennium Fellows from each Campus Hub (with two Campus Directors). Most Campus Hubs will typically have 8-20 Millennium Fellows. The Fellowship is about forming community; therefore we encourage you to share the program with other prospective Fellows on your campus and encourage them to apply as well. What are we looking for in selecting Millennium Fellows? The Honorable Ban Ki-moon powerfully shares what makes an outstanding Millennium Fellow: "As Millennium Fellows, we need you to lead by example - with empathy, humility, and inclusion as guiding values. You can embrace global citizenship, building a strong global network to learn from and support each other. And your commitment to collaborative action can help make the SDGs and UNAI principles reality on your campuses and in your communities." In addition to these guiding values and traits of individuals, we are looking for cohorts and campuses that will champion this program. What does that mean in practice: Frequency: Campus Directors and Millennium Fellows are deeply invested in building capacity through community-building - meeting and engaging with each other as often as possible during the Millennium Fellowship - wanting to fully leverage the curriculum and community. Buy-in : Ideally, everyone all the way up to the University President/Vice-Chancellor gets behind Millennium Fellows, supporting their vision, projects, and collective action. If Fellows’ Projects or collective actions take place beyond the campus, community members are actively involved in leading and shaping them. Impact: Millennium Fellows successfully run their own projects (meeting intended outcomes) and where relevant find success in a collective action (for example, working with administration to update a campus sustainability plan, or hosting a campus-wide summit on gender inclusion). Campus Directors and Millennium Fellows share stories of impact advancing the SDGs and UNAI principles with MCN and UNAI. Continuity: Campus Directors and Millennium Fellows continue to meet regularly beyond the Millennium Fellowship in spring 2027 (and beyond) - committed to building out a robust campus hub. Fellows re-apply for the following year and/or nominate at least one other student to apply. I am a graduate student, can I still apply to the Millennium Fellowship?" The Millennium Fellowship program is open for undergraduate students only. Graduate students (i.e. student pursuing a Masters, PhD degree) are not eligible. I am an undergraduate student, but I will be graduating in 2026, can I still apply?" To be eligible for the Millennium Fellowship program, you must be an undergraduate student for the entire duration of the program (Aug 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026). Students who graduated (received their certificate) or expect to graduate before November 30, 2026, are not eligible for the program. When are references due? Your reference must submit the recommendation form by May 31st, 2026.

Apply to Millennium Fellowship. The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership advancing the Sustainable Development Goals on campus and in communities. APPLY TO THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP CLASS OF 2026 Apply by the next priority deadline on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Apply Now Presented By Program Details Eligibility Application Process Share the Opportunity Get in Touch Individual Eligibility Age Be at least 18 years of age Be an enrolled undergraduate student during the duration of the program (August- November 2026) Have interest in social impact work Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals here . Campus Eligibility Cohort Size Each campus cohort must have at least 8 Millennium Fellows. Competitive campuses have 15-20+. Round 1 Round 1 is to get to know you and hear about your motivation for joining the program. The application for this round is reviewed on a rolling basis. The next Priority Deadline to submit your Round 1 Application is December 31st, 2025. Apply Round 2 Upon successful completition and passing of Round 1, applicants receive invite via email to complete their Round 2. In this round, we ask for: Social Impact Project details (It could be a project idea or an existing project you are working on). Emotional Investment towards the cause. Apply to be Campus Director (Optional). One recommendation (academic/professional). Round 2 Guide FAQs Have questions? Our FAQ page has helpful answers to the most common ones. FAQs Register for Upcoming Virtual Info Session Want to learn more about the Millennium Fellowship? RSVP to attend an Info-session. RSVP Here Subscribe to our Newletter Receive regular updates by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe Get in Touch For application specific questions or technical difficulties, feel free to email us. Email us Report Accessibility Issues We want to ensure that we remain truly inclusive and considerate of applicant experience. If you are facing issues with the regards to accessing our application, website or resources, kindly fill the form. The form is strictly to be filled to report accessibility issues only! Report here Connect on Socials Draft Content to share the opportunity with undergraduates in your campus For a campus to be eligible to participate, it must have at least 8 selected Millennium Fellows . To support this, we encourage 15 or more applications per campus. To increase the chances of selection, we strongly encourage applicants and universities to share this opportunity with undergraduates on campus. Draft Content 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. The program is specifically designed for undergraduates committed to advancing social impact and the Sustainable Development Goals. Fellows refine their leadership, build impactful projects, and connect with a global community of changemakers. Millennium Fellows receive access to: Training Connections Recognition ⚠ Millennium Fellowship is a free of cost program . There is no fee or charge for the students and universities. Celebrating the Millennium Fellowship at the United Nations What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!

Share the Millennium Fellowship Opportunity The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates student leadership for UN goals. In 2024, 4000+ Millennium Fellows collectively advanced all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, contributed 382,000+ hours to 2,110 projects, and positively impacted the lives of over 1 million people in 48 nations. Over 60,000 young leaders on 7,500+ campuses across 160+ nations applied to join the Class of 2025. This is a robust global network and undergraduates worldwide are invited to apply for the Class of 2026. Please find draft content for email and social media outreach, including the Millennium Fellowship logo and content from UNAI and MCN. ⚠ Millennium Fellowship is a free of cost program . There is no fee or charge for the students and universities. ⚠ For social media posts: there are two n's in Millennium - noting to all our partners as it is often misspelled; the hashtag used for the program is #MillenniumFellowship For a Campus to be eligible for participation It must have at least 8 selected Millennium Fellows to form a cohort. For this reason, we ideally encourage 15+ applications from a campus. To boost the chanves of campus selection, we encourage you to share the opportunity with undergraduates on you campus Apply Now Email/Newletter LinkedIn Whatsapp/Messenger Text Instagram/Meta Twitter More Subject: Recognizing students’ global leadership: Millennium Fellowship Dear [Recipient's Name], The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship . The program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold undergraduate students advancing the Sustainable Development Goals on campus and in communities. As a Millennium Fellow, you will hone your skills, take concrete action, and earn recognition. There is no cost for selected students. Undergraduate leaders should apply by the next priority deadline on December 31, 2025. (The Class of 2026 will run from August - December 2026). Best regards, [Your Name] [University Name] Subject: Apply for the Millennium Fellowship - Develop Leadership Skills and Make a Difference Dear [Recipient's Name], We are excited to announce that the application for the Millennium Fellowship , presented by The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN, is now open! The semester-long fellowship program cultivates and honors undergraduate student leaders who are dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals within and around their communities. As a Millennium Fellow, you will have the chance to refine your leadership abilities, initiate practical initiatives, and receive a certificate of recognition from the United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. The best part? There is no cost for selected students to participate. If you are interested, undergraduate leaders are encouraged to submit their applications by the next priority deadline on December 31, 2025 . (The Class of 2026 will run from August - December 2026). Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a positive social impact and enhance your leadership skills. Apply now and be part of a global movement towards sustainable development. Best regards, [Your Name] Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026 Applications are now Open!!! 🔰Are you an undergraduate student passionate about creating a positive social impact in your community and beyond? 🔰Do you have a project idea to make that difference? Join the Millennium Fellowship, a semester-long leadership development program jointly organized by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network! Apply today to become a Millennium Fellow and be part of the change! APPLY HERE: https://www.millenniumfellows.org/apply Hi! I applied to the Millennium Fellowship and thought you might want to apply too. Check it out: www.millenniumfellows.org . Hey there! 🌟 I just applied for the Millennium Fellowship . I wanted to pass on this opportunity given your interest/involvement in [ ... ]. Thought you might be interested too! The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long program for undergraduates and will take place this August-December. Check it out: www.millenniumfellows.org . Let's be change-makers together! 💪✨ Student leaders: United Nations Academic Impact and MCN present the #MillenniumFellowship . Apply to become a Millennium Fellow today, and take your social impact to the next level. Apply here: http://www.millenniumfellows.org/apply, by December 31, 2025. Student leaders: Exciting news from the United Nations Academic Impact and Team MCN! 🌍Ready to elevate your social impact game? Apply now to join the #MillenniumFellowship , Class of 2026 community, and drive meaningful change. Apply here: http://www.millenniumfellows.org/apply, by December 31, 2025. Insert the image included below - tag @mcnpartners in photo Student Leaders: 🌍 Join the movement with UN Academic Impact and MCN! 🚀 Embrace the #MillenniumFellowship and let's turn the UN Sustainable Development Goals into reality right on your campus and in your community! 🌟 Apply to become a Millennium Fellow today, and be part of the change: Check out millenniumfellows.org (or tap the link in bio)! 💪🎓 #MillenniumFellowship Student leaders: United Nations Academic Impact and MCN present the #MillenniumFellowship. Make UN goals reality on campus and in community. Become a Millennium Fellow: millenniumfellows.org (or link in bio) Insert image included below - tag @ImpactUN and @mcnpartners in photo Student leaders: United Nations Academic Impact and MCN present the #MillenniumFellowship. Take your social impact to the next level: http://www.millenniumfellows.org Student leaders: United Nations Academic Impact and MCN present the #MillenniumFellowship. Make the Sustainable Development Goals your own: http://www.millenniumfellows.org Class of 2025 United Nations Academic Impact article. Class of 2024 United Nations Academic Impact article. University Press Releases To download the Millennium Fellowship logo, please click here Posters and Banners: If you need any additional content, please reach out to admissions@mcnpartners.org and it can be provided.

The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program that happens on your campus. The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN ... The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program that happens on your campus. The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are here to elevate your leadership. CONVENE As part of a cohort of 8-20+ Millennium Fellows on your campus, convene to learn from and challenge each other. Millennium Fellows convene at least 8 times during the program. CHALLENGE Develop a plan of action for your sessions together. Meet to exchange best practices. And you could think bigger: organizing a campus-wide sustainability initiative or more. CELEBRATE When your Fellowship Campus meets the goals you made for yourselves and completed the Fellowship graduation requirements, you will earn a certificate of recognition from United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network. How the Program Works Step 1: Apply (as soon as you can) to become a Millennium Fellow. Note that each selected campus hub will typically have 8-20 Millennium Fellows (meaning you are strongly encouraged to invite your colleagues and classmates on your campus to apply as well). When you apply, you are asked to submit your Millennium Fellowship Project. Whatever your Project is, it must be time-bound - something you can make meaningful, measurable impact on during the Millennium Fellowship (August-December) and it must advance at least one Sustainable Development Goal and one UNAI principle. For some examples, it could be (but is not limited to): leading your campus organization (for example, a chapter of AIESEC, ENACTUS, UNICEF) that advances UN goals. student journalism - writing a series on the Sustainable Development Goals for your campus newspaper. running a social enterprise. innovative research that concretely advances UN goals. proposing a collective action as a Project - a campus-wide and/or community-wide initiative that advances UN goals. For inspiration, learn about Middlebury College's successful campus-wide action to become carbon neutral by 2016 (advancing SDG 13). If you want to curate the Millennium Fellowship on your campus, in your fellowship application you can also apply to be one of two campus directors for your campus. Applications to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026 are now open. Interested applicants can head on to the apply page to submit their 2026 applications. The next priority deadline is Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Step 2: Convene, Challenge, and Celebrate. In Fellowship sessions (a minimum of 8 convenings between August and November), Millennium Fellows convene on their respective campuses. During these sessions, Campus Directors will lead you through the MCN Action Toolkit - an adaptive curriculum to help you reflect on core values, hone skills, and take informed action for UN goals. The curriculum is experiential - it is meant to be applied to help you grow as a leader in real-time as you manage your Project. As a campus hub, you will get exposed to a variety of elements during the Fellowship sessions as part of the the MCN Action Toolkit: cultivating core values (empathy, humility, inclusion). honing hard skills (how to write a budget, create SMART goals). honing soft skills (team management, pitching your Project). peer to peer feedback - sharing best practices to help each other overcome obstacles to your Project and exploring further opportunities for collaboration. You will take on the challenge - engaging in peer to peer feedback to support Projects of your peers as you lead your own. As a campus hub, you may also choose to take on a collective action - for example, working with your administration to update a campus sustainability plan. If you have been an active Millennium Fellow and completed your Project, we will celebrate your work: you will earn a certificate recognizing successful completion of your Millennium Fellowship Project from United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. All of us at United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are also looking forward to hearing and sharing your stories of impact advancing the SDGs and UNAI principles in your communities - be sure to reflect and share videos/photos/articles of what you have learned and accomplished through this program. Step 3: Join Our Alumni Community. Join over 11,000+ MCN alumni to date and build a career with social impact. See here for some examples of what alumni have gone on to do. The best alumni stay involved: Continuing to share the long-term impact of this program on your work and career trajectory to inspire leaders younger than you to join. Building a robust campus hub to ensure future Millennium Fellows can participate, recruiting other students to become Millennium Fellows, and returning as guest speakers and mentors for future classes. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, JOIN THE MCN ALUMNI COMMUNITY AND CONTINUE TO HAVE SOCIAL IMPACT. 11,000 + Alumni from over 300 universities in 50+ countries 87% 87% of Fellowship Alumni currently employed report now working in social impact careers Meet the Community Through the Millennium Fellowship, I got the chance to work with likeminded individuals who are passionate about changing the world, one person at a time, and that really was a great experience for me. Shantel Marekera Millennium Fellow and Rhodes Scholar, Arizona State University

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 7,500+ campuses across 160+ nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (just 4%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2025 is bold, innovative, and impact-driven. Presenting the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025

GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION RSVP CLASS OF 2025 Friday | Nov 21st | 10:00 AM ET The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN partner to present the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 4,000+ Millennium Fellows have built a grassroots movement strengthening their communities. Fellows have dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours shaping 1,000+ grassroots civic initiatives to tackle inequities, discrimination, and climate change, making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reality. Thousands of Millennium Fellows worldwide will join live for Graduation. Fellows will spotlight their civic commitments, engage with global leaders, and join thousands of Alumni in sustaining their social impact beyond graduation. Friday, November 21st 10:00 am ET - 12:00 pm ET Zoom RSVP Here The Legacy We Build: Vision, Voice, and Action As the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025 completes its journey, we celebrate not just what’s been achieved, but what’s been set in motion. Across campuses and continents, Fellows have turned ideas into impact, shaping communities with empathy, courage, and collaboration. “The Legacy We Build” honors the shared vision that unites this generation, the voices that challenge and inspire change, and the collective action that continues beyond graduation. Three Sparks from a Thousand Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship: This two-phase initiative equipped young women and students in underserved communities with creative and entrepreneurial skills. In partnership with The Citizens Foundation and Bait-ul-Barkat, participants received hands-on training in stitching, painting, and crafts, culminating in an exhibition where they showcased and sold their work. The project advanced SDGs 8, 4, 5, and 10 by fostering confidence, skills, and pathways to financial independence. National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan 2025 Global Generation Award Winners Each year at Graduation, MCN honors leaders who are using their global platforms to boldly and positively shape the world. Past recipients include Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Malala Yousafzai, Muhammad Yunus, and Cecelia Conrad. This year we recognize: Prof. Thomas Ehrlich Adjunct Professor, Stanford University MCN Advisor Sepideh Moafi Actress and Activist International Rescue Committee Ambassador RSVP Speakers Joining Us: Raean Hfidan Event MC Millennium Fellow, '25 Azzaytuna University Sonia Sakoine Millennium Fellow, '25 Hubert Kairuki Memorial University Yoal Domai Dar Millennium Fellowship Alum, '22 University of Nairobi Carolina García Jayaram CEO Elevate Prize Foundation Silas Gonzalez Event MC Millennium Fellow, '25 Pace University, Pleasantville Magdalena Kopecka Millennium Fellow, '25 University College Dublin Amina Bharati Millennium Fellow, '25 University of Dubai Sam Vaghar Executive Director Millennium Campus Network Robert Skinner Deputy Director & Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, United Nations Atoof Thoker Millennium Fellow, '25 Cluster University Srinagar Olivia Feng Millennium Fellow, '25 Harvard University Jayashri Sarah Wyatt Chief, Education Outreach United Nations Alexandrina Garcia Millennium Fellow, '25 CETYS, Universidad Joseph Deitch Founder & Chairman Elevate Prize Foundation RSVP Here A Look Back at Millennium Fellowship Graduations Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Sign in Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 Graduation 01:53:58 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023 Global Graduation 01:58:26 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022 Graduation 01:40:55 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2021 Graduation 01:51:45 Play Video

CLASS OF 2025 GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION GLOBAL GRADUATION RSVP Friday | Nov 21st | 10:00 AM ET The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN partner to present the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 4,000+ Millennium Fellows have built a grassroots movement strengthening their communities. Fellows have dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours shaping 1,000+ grassroots civic initiatives to tackle inequities, discrimination, and climate change, making the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reality. Thousands of Millennium Fellows worldwide will join live for Graduation. Fellows will spotlight their civic commitments, engage with global leaders, and join thousands of Alumni in sustaining their social impact beyond graduation. Friday, Nov 21st 10:00 am ET - 11:30 am ET RSVP The Legacy We Build: Vision, Voice, and Action As the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025 completes its journey, we celebrate not just what’s been achieved, but what’s been set in motion. Across campuses and continents, Fellows have turned ideas into impact, shaping communities with empathy, courage, and collaboration. “The Legacy We Build” honors the shared vision that unites this generation, the voices that challenge and inspire change, and the collective action that continues beyond graduation. 2025 Global Generation Award Winners Text Description for the section Name Global Generation Award Winner Name Global Generation Award Winner Name Global Generation Award Winner Name Global Generation Award Winner RSVP Three Sparks from a Thousand Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship: This two-phase initiative equipped young women and students in underserved communities with creative and entrepreneurial skills. In partnership with The Citizens Foundation and Bait-ul-Barkat, participants received hands-on training in stitching, painting, and crafts, culminating in an exhibition where they showcased and sold their work. The project advanced SDGs 8, 4, 5, and 10 by fostering confidence, skills, and pathways to financial independence. National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan Graduation Speakers Sam Vaghar Executive Director, Millennium Campus Network Robert Skinner Deputy Director & Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, United Nations Jayashri Sarah Wyatt Chief, Education Outreach, United Nations Silas Gonzalez Millennium Fellow, '25 Pace University, Pleasantville Raean Hfidan Millennium Fellow, '25 Azzaytuna University Sonia Sakoine Millennium Fellow, '25 Hubert Kairuki Memorial University RSVP A Look Back at Millennium Fellowship Graduations Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Sign in Millennium Fellowship Graduation Events Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 Graduation 01:53:58 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023 Global Graduation 01:58:26 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2022 Graduation 01:40:55 Play Video Now Playing Millennium Fellowship Class of 2021 Graduation 01:51:45 Play Video

The Millennium Fellowship UNITED STATES AND MENA VIRTUAL EXCHANGE Young undergraduate leaders in the USA, Middle East and North America are warmly invited to apply for the Millennium Fellowship program. Starting from August 2026, we will provide a virtual exchange opportunity to all students selected from these regions. On top of the Fellowship's transformative programming, you will be part of a virtual environment where you engage in leadership development training, cross-cultural dialogue, and collaboration on projects aimed at advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will explore ethical leadership, global citizenship, and intercultural communication as they support one another in creating grassroots social impact initiatives. Apply Eligible Countries In 2025, Millennium Fellows from the Following Countries will automatically be invited to participate in the virtual exchange USA YEMEN EGYPT SAUDI ARABIA MOROCCO QATAR LEBANON UNITED ARAB EMIRATES US X MENA SPOTLIGHTS Millennium Fellows' takeaways from COP28 Haya Al-Kubati's Millennium Fellowship story From growing up in a camp to being named 2021 Top 50 Global Student leader. The story of Aya Yousef USA Based students at Pace University reflect on their experience as Millennium Fellows Ready to join this exciting Virtual Exchange? Apply to the Millennium Fellowship Frequently asked questions What is the Millennium Fellowship USA x MENA Virtual Exchange Program? The Millennium Fellowship USA x MENA Virtual Exchange Program is a world-class virtual exchange experience for undergraduates in the United States and MENA regions. The Millennium Fellowship US x MENA Virtual Exchange program will aim to foster intercultural connections among students, encouraging collaboration as they collectively tackle real-world challenges Do I need to fulfill any other requirements to join the exchange? These are the eligibility requirements: First you must apply to and be selected for the Millennium Fellowship. This requires you to be an Undergraduate student, above the age of 18 who is passionate about Social Impact. Second, you must be studying at a school in one of the following countries: Morocco | Egypt | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | UAE | Yemen | USA. All students who do not study in these countries are still fully eligible to join the Millennium Fellowship. What activities will I be involved in as a participant? Participants will engage in all Millennium Fellowship activities. On top of this, they wil also participate in: Cross-Campus Training Sessions: Collaborative virtual sessions on leadership and project design. Social Impact Project Collaboration: Participants will support each other's projects asynchronously, sharing best practices and developing collaborative solutions. SDG Conversation Hours: Optional Weekly discussions on specific SDGs, cultural heritage, and social issues. Global Webinars: Hour long sessions with industry leaders from both regions and multiple industries. I have more questions, who can I reach? If you have any questions regarding the virtual exchange program, please feel warmly invited to get in touch with us at: fellowship@mcnpartners.org Is this virtual exchange separate from the Millennium Fellowship? No. This Virtual Exchange will be offered alongside the Millennium Fellowship program. This means that students selected to participate in the Fellowship from the US and MENA regions will also have a chance to virtually interact with students from the opposite region. The Millennium Fellowship USA x MENA Virtual Exchange program is implemented by MCN and is supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI). JCSVEI is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program administered by the Aspen Institute.

Levi is a dynamic individual characterized by his exceptional adaptability and rapid learning capabilities. A driven self-starter and collaborative team player, he boasts a wealth of experience in project administration, junior-level marketing, and entrepreneurial ventures. Levi's journey encompasses co-founding Jimmy Snacks Kitchen Inc., spearheading product innovation and marketing strategies. With a robust academic background in Entrepreneur Leadership and hands-on involvement in operations management, Levi excels in coordinating complex tasks and fostering stakeholder engagement. His passion for agribusiness, innovation, and sustainable partnerships underscores his mission to transform Liberia's agricultural landscape, empowering farmers and enhancing economic growth. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LEVI H. MARTIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. African Leadership University | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 4 Millennium Fellowship Project: Fashioning a Green Future: Climate Treeaty's Stylish Call-to-Action Climate Treeaty is an innovative initiative that combines environmental stewardship with fashion-forward activism. The project revolves around tree planting, turning it into a trendy and appealing activity. The Climate Treeaty Fellows, equipped with eco-friendly attire, utilized social media to transform tree planting into a fashionable statement. This project not only aimed to enhance the city's greenery but also sought to make sustainable practices a lifestyle choice. About the Millennium Fellow Levi is a dynamic individual characterized by his exceptional adaptability and rapid learning capabilities. A driven self-starter and collaborative team player, he boasts a wealth of experience in project administration, junior-level marketing, and entrepreneurial ventures. Levi's journey encompasses co-founding Jimmy Snacks Kitchen Inc., spearheading product innovation and marketing strategies. With a robust academic background in Entrepreneur Leadership and hands-on involvement in operations management, Levi excels in coordinating complex tasks and fostering stakeholder engagement. His passion for agribusiness, innovation, and sustainable partnerships underscores his mission to transform Liberia's agricultural landscape, empowering farmers and enhancing economic growth. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Erin is a senior at Boston College with an education, mathematics, and management background, interested in roles of higher education, brand strategy, recruitment, student development, policy, and research. I am a meticulous, ambitious worker, and have a background in nonprofit management spaces, as well as traditional, boarding, and hands-on classrooms from Boston, to Andover, and the US Virgin Islands. I have an immense passion for equitable education for children all across the globe, and I seek positions that will elevate my impact on these students in need. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ERIN MILLER, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Boston College | Massachusetts, United States | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 1 " I am so excited to be a Millennium Fellow because I thrive in spaces of collaboration and creativity. As well, I have a strong passion for curating projects that will have a micro and macro social impact. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Eagles for Educational Equity Eagles for Educational Equity is a Boston College student-led program that partners with Boston Public School students. Eagles for Educational Equity brings flexibility, an open-mind, and creativity to the college application process for students with higher education aspirations. In listening to student voices and acting in response, we hope to alleviate barriers and concerns to the college process so that students in the Boston Public School area can feel empowered in creating the future they want for themselves. We hope to reduce the education gap by providing resources to students who may otherwise not have access. About the Millennium Fellow Erin is a senior at Boston College with an education, mathematics, and management background, interested in roles of higher education, brand strategy, recruitment, student development, policy, and research. I am a meticulous, ambitious worker, and have a background in nonprofit management spaces, as well as traditional, boarding, and hands-on classrooms from Boston, to Andover, and the US Virgin Islands. I have an immense passion for equitable education for children all across the globe, and I seek positions that will elevate my impact on these students in need. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Tanzeela Hassan is a fourth year law student at the University of Kashmir, India. Tanzeela is an ardent supporter of child rights including education as one of its components. Being a native of the conflict zone that is Kashmir, she firmly believes that right resources coupled with access to the same can aid the overall development of children's personality. After graduation, she intends to pursue a career in civil services. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TANZEELA HASSAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. University of Kashmir | Srinagar, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: Education for Underprivileged Children in Kashmir A conflict zone comes with a wide variety of issues and Kashmir is no exception. Access to decent education is one such issue which needs urgent attention. This project will focus on children who are unable to afford quality education . This will include children already enrolled in educational institutions as well as drop-outs and underprivileged kids. Activities will include raising awareness on the importance of education, raising funds and training the children in academic as well as non- academic endeavors. This will ensure personality development and the children growing into responsible citizens. About the Millennium Fellow Tanzeela Hassan is a fourth year law student at the University of Kashmir, India. Tanzeela is an ardent supporter of child rights including education as one of its components. Being a native of the conflict zone that is Kashmir, she firmly believes that right resources coupled with access to the same can aid the overall development of children's personality. After graduation, she intends to pursue a career in civil services. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Lina comes from China, and she is a senior in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her major is business management, and she minors in business economics. Holding huge passion towards sustainable developlement, she took Environmental Systems and Societies as one of her IB courses, and she found it interesting. She actively participates in volunteering activities, such as Yangtze River Porpoise Protection activity. Wishing to contribute her efforts to make the world a better place, she looks forward to collaborate with other Millennium Fellowship members and learn from them. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LINA WU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong, China | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 3 " Making the world a better place. Wishing to contribute individual efforts to make the world a better place, I have been attended several activities to learn SDG related knowledge. I believe that Millennium Fellowship would be a great platform for youngsters like me to gain practical experience and learn relevant knowledge about sustainable development. " Millennium Fellowship Project: Gender Equality In Workplace This project aims to explore the gender equality issue in workplace About the Millennium Fellow Lina comes from China, and she is a senior in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her major is business management, and she minors in business economics. Holding huge passion towards sustainable developlement, she took Environmental Systems and Societies as one of her IB courses, and she found it interesting. She actively participates in volunteering activities, such as Yangtze River Porpoise Protection activity. Wishing to contribute her efforts to make the world a better place, she looks forward to collaborate with other Millennium Fellowship members and learn from them. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Blessing Eghonghon Aire is a medical student at Ambrose Alli University in Nigeria. She's resourceful, smart, outspoken, and trustworthy, with strong leadership skills. Passionate about mental health and its relation to depression, she actively advocates for its importance and enlightens society. Blessing also promotes feminine hygiene among teenagers, aligning with the SDG for Good Health and Wellbeing. She volunteers in medical outreaches, advocates for public health, and is passionate about sexual and reproductive health. She's a social media manager, makeup artist, cook, freelance writer, and recording artist, showcasing her belief in versatility. Above all, she's a true team player! ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT BLESSING AIRE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. Ambrose Alli University Irrua | Irrua, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3 Millennium Fellowship Project: My Mental Health Campaign My Mental Health Campaign is a multifaceted initiative that combines online and in-person efforts, developed with the aim of addressing the critical issue of mental health among youths in the Irrua community of Edo State, Nigeria. Our primary mission is to create awareness about mental health and provide practical guidance to young individuals between the ages of 10 and above. In a community where the importance of mental health is often overlooked, we believe that knowledge is the first step toward preventing and mitigating mental health disorders. As the saying goes, 'a stitch in time saves nine,' and early education about mental health can significantly contribute to better overall well-being. Throughout the duration of the fellowship, My Mental Health Campaign will host a series of impactful activities. These include 1)online webinars featuring professional mental health practitioners as speakers 2)Engagement with two local schools in Irrua 3) Dissemination of online awareness materials such as infographics and short video clips. Additionally, we will provide educational resources such as bulletins and booklets to help students and teachers better understand the purpose and significance of our project. Our mission doesn't stop at awareness; we are committed to equipping community members with the tools to identify and assist youths who may be developing mental health problems or experiencing crises. Collaboration with mental health practitioners at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital is pivotal in connecting affected individuals to the care they need. Our goal is to reach and positively impact between 500 to 1,000 people through these combined online and in-person efforts, thereby reducing the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use problems while fostering a more informed, supportive, and engaged community. About the Millennium Fellow Blessing Eghonghon Aire is a medical student at Ambrose Alli University in Nigeria. She's resourceful, smart, outspoken, and trustworthy, with strong leadership skills. Passionate about mental health and its relation to depression, she actively advocates for its importance and enlightens society. Blessing also promotes feminine hygiene among teenagers, aligning with the SDG for Good Health and Wellbeing. She volunteers in medical outreaches, advocates for public health, and is passionate about sexual and reproductive health. She's a social media manager, makeup artist, cook, freelance writer, and recording artist, showcasing her belief in versatility. Above all, she's a true team player! BACK Apply for the Class of 2025

Lakshadeep Sharma is a 20 year old law student. He is from Jaipur, India. He is currently studying in Dr. Ram Manohar lohiya National Law University. He is in 2nd year. He has been an advocate of social justice from his late years at school. He chose law as a career option to give his small contribution towards delivering social fairness. He believes even the hardest of the goals can be achieved by teamwork. He through this Fellowship program wants to bring a change (doesn't matter how small) with the help of the team. Since, he has been a sports player from the age of 10, he thrives working within a team. ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022 United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows. UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LAKSHADEEP SHARMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | Lucknow, India | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 " A law student is known for many qualities but they are accused of having low creativity. People of this profession are accused of not being able to make something new. Through this Fellowship program I would want to showcase the world that it is not true. This program demands creativity and quality. By achieving my goal I would like to break the stereotype towards this noble profession of law. " Millennium Fellowship Project: SHIKSHANAM There is an indisputable disparity in society's resources, which manifests itself in many ways including access to education and inherent privileges. The dropout rates of students throughout the country across classes remain at an extreme high. As per the data released by Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) in 2020-21, the enrollment of students at the pre-primary level and class 1 has gone down by 29.1 lakh and 18.8 lakh respectively in 2020-21 from 2019-20. The report shows that the overall dropout rate in 2020-21 at the secondary level is 14.6 percent, down from 16.1 percent in 2019-20. At the primary level, the dropout rate in 2020-21 is 0.8 percent, down from 1.5 percent in 2019-20. Further, as the national effort's lack of adequate funds, physical infrastructure, and quality teachers, India spends only a little over 3% of its GDP on education against the benchmark of 6% that every national education policy has set since 1968, which is another hindrance in imparting of quality education to children in India. With the lack of sufficient national resources being invested in promoting quality education in our country and administrative failure in terms of efficient implementation of policies and plans, it is understood that this will not allow students, who are a product of this system to act as diligent citizens in a civil society. For a person to survive in today’s society, a comprehensive approach integrated with a well thought strategy is required to amalgamate fundamental educational features and skill education. Though the State Council of Educational Research and Training have initiated ‘Bridge Courses’ to impart vocational training, they have yielded no real result. On discovering such statistics, the two key subthemes that were primarily incorporated in our project were imparting quality education and equipping children with technical skills. During our research on this project, we identified gaps in the way the resources like time, money, and energy were being invested to teach the less-privileged kids but no tangible benefit output was being derived. With the curriculum designed by our team, we intend to provide a cohort of 150 underprivileged students with basic education and also prepare them for admission tests for admission into schools. We intend not to just teach them academics but also familiarize them with the social constructs (making them aware of basic life skills, method of legal redressal, gender roles, reproductive education, fundamental rights, etc.) and give them basic knowledge about how to use laptops/computers, how to use search engines like Google, and subsequently make them ready to step into civil society. The curriculum has been designed in such a manner that it’ll help these children become proficient in functioning with full ability in a civil society. This project’s end goal is to collaborate with the District Inspector of School, get their support, and get the students admitted into the various schools via the Right to Education Act, 2009, allowing children who weren’t able to gain education due to social or economic restraints to once again be a part of the formal education system. About the Millennium Fellow Lakshadeep Sharma is a 20 year old law student. He is from Jaipur, India. He is currently studying in Dr. Ram Manohar lohiya National Law University. He is in 2nd year. He has been an advocate of social justice from his late years at school. He chose law as a career option to give his small contribution towards delivering social fairness. He believes even the hardest of the goals can be achieved by teamwork. He through this Fellowship program wants to bring a change (doesn't matter how small) with the help of the team. Since, he has been a sports player from the age of 10, he thrives working within a team. 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Jelome Soko is a political science student at the University of Malawi, dedicated to advocating for child rights. With a deep passion for social justice, he has actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of children in his community. His commitment to making a positive impact led him to join the Child Rights Clinic at the University of Malawi, where he collaborates with peers to raise awareness and support for children's rights and well-being. 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 JELOME CHIKONDI SOKO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024. University of Malawi | Lilongwe, Malawi | Advancing SDG 1, SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 1 " "I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it provides a unique platform to collaborate with passionate peers and create impactful solutions for our communities. This work fuels my commitment to social change, as I believe that through collective action and innovation, we can address pressing global challenges and inspire a brighter future for all." " Millennium Fellowship Project: Youth Empowerment in Gender Equility, Economic and Health and Well-Being This project is concerned with zero poverty, gender equality and mental health. The youth empowering is done in terms of economic stability through montorship, awareness and group discussions. It also looks at issues of Gender Equality so that there must be no imbalances in terms of opportunities between boys and girls and mental health under health and well-being as an SDG. About the Millennium Fellow Jelome Soko is a political science student at the University of Malawi, dedicated to advocating for child rights. With a deep passion for social justice, he has actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of children in his community. His commitment to making a positive impact led him to join the Child Rights Clinic at the University of Malawi, where he collaborates with peers to raise awareness and support for children's rights and well-being. BACK Apply for the Class of 2025