The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship for Emerging Leaders Worldwide 2026

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About The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship for Emerging Leaders Worldwide

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. 

• Sponsor Organisation: United Nations

Benefits of The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship for Emerging Leaders Worldwide

Personal and Professional Growth

• Leadership Development: Gain access to world-class training in leadership, project management, and social impact strategy.

• Global Recognition: Be recognized by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network for your commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Resume Boost: Enhance your academic and professional profile with a prestigious, globally respected fellowship.

Community and Networking

• Global Peer Network: Join a cohort of passionate student leaders from over 290 campuses worldwide.

• Mentorship and Support: Receive guidance from experienced mentors and collaborate with like-minded changemakers.

• Alumni Network: Stay connected with a growing community of Millennium Fellowship alumni who are leaders in various sectors.

Project Impact

• Real-World Experience: Design and implement a social impact project that addresses one or more SDGs.

• Tangible Results: Apply what you learn to create measurable change in your community.

• Visibility: Outstanding projects may be featured in press releases, social media, and global spotlights.

The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship for Emerging Leaders Worldwide Requirements

• 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 at least eight times during the Millenium Fellowship (for the class of 2026. The program will run August 2026 – December 2026 with Campus Directors and other Fellows on the 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 Millenium Fellow.
• The Millenium Fellowship program is open to undergraduate students only. Graduate students (i.e student pursuing a Masters, PhD degree) are not eligible.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 October, 2025

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