The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) collaborates with the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) to empower students as leaders driving social change. UNAI promotes global educational and sustainability initiatives aligned with the UN’s goals, while MCN supports student leaders in creating positive impact worldwide. Together, they provide the Millennium Fellowship, an innovative leadership development program. This initiative connects students across the globe to collaborate on projects that support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNAI principles, fostering a community of change-makers dedicated to building a better future.
| Institution/Organisation | United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Funded | Partially Funded |
| Study in | Global |
| Deadline | December 31, 2025 |
Scholarship Information:
The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long program designed for undergraduate students who want to amplify their social impact efforts. Fellows work in teams of 8–20 on their campus, meeting regularly to develop and implement action plans for their chosen projects. Participants benefit from world-class training, peer collaboration, and access to a global network of changemakers. Successful completion of the program and meeting the campus-wide goals earns Fellows a certificate of recognition from the United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. This program aims to foster leadership, collaboration, and measurable progress toward achieving the UN’s SDGs.
Eligible Countries:
- All countries, including Nigeria
Benefits:
- Collaboration with a cohort of 8–20 students on impactful projects.
- Access to training and support from the UNAI and MCN network.
- Recognition with a certificate from UNAI and MCN upon successful completion.
- Opportunities to lead and implement projects aligned with SDGs.
Program Duration:
- One semester
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a recognized university or college.
- Proposed project must align with at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and one UNAI principle.
- Demonstrated potential for leadership, collaboration, and measurable social impact.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official Millennium Fellowship website at www.millenniumfellows.org.
- Complete the online application form, detailing your project idea and its alignment with SDGs and UNAI principles.
- Submit your application by December 31, 2025.For more information, visit the official United Nations webpage.
FAQs:
Applications close on December 31, 2025.
Undergraduate students currently enrolled in degree programs at accredited universities or colleges.
Fellows participate in collaborative sessions, develop action plans, and work on projects aligned with SDGs and UNAI principles.
Successful Fellows will earn a certificate of recognition from UNAI and MCN.
The Millennium Fellowship runs for one semester.