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.
Running from August to November 2026, the Millennium Fellowship helps students elevate their leadership, strengthen their social impact projects, and join a global network of purpose-driven young leaders.
What Is the Millennium Fellowship?
The Millennium Fellowship is a highly competitive, campus-based leadership program designed for undergraduate students dedicated to making a difference. During the fellowship, students enhance their skills, execute meaningful projects, and collaborate with peers who share a commitment to positive change.
What Fellows Receive
The program provides all selected Fellows with:
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Training: Leadership development, project management, and SDG-aligned learning.
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Connections: Access to a global community of young changemakers across universities worldwide.
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Recognition: Official certification of completion from UNAI and MCN.
⚠ Important: The Millennium Fellowship is completely free.
There are no fees for students or participating universities.
Eligibility Criteria
Individual Eligibility
To apply for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026, students must:
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Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
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Be an enrolled undergraduate student for the entire program duration (August–November 2026)
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Have a demonstrated interest in social impact, community development, or advancing the SDGs
Campus Eligibility
For a campus to participate:
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A minimum of 8 Millennium Fellows must be selected from that institution
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Competitive campuses typically have 15–20+ applicants
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Universities are encouraged to promote the opportunity widely to increase overall selection rates
Application Process for the Millennium Fellowship 2026
The selection process includes two competitive rounds:
Round 1: Initial Application
Round 1 allows the review team to learn about your motivation and passion for social impact.
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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The next Priority Deadline is November 30
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Strong early applications improve your chances of progressing to Round 2
Round 2: Final Evaluation
Applicants who pass Round 1 will receive an email invitation to complete Round 2.
In this round, you will be asked to provide:
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Details of your social impact project (an idea or an existing initiative)
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Your emotional investment in your chosen cause
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Optional: Application to serve as Campus Director
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One recommendation (academic or professional)
Encouraging Campus Participation
For a campus to be considered eligible, at least 8 students must be selected.
To support this, campuses are encouraged to generate 15 or more applications.
Promotional content, email drafts, and outreach materials are available to help universities and students spread the word and boost participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want more clarity about the fellowship structure, selection criteria, campus requirements, or project expectations, the FAQ page provides extensive answers to the most common questions.
Join an Upcoming Virtual Information Session
Curious about what the program entails or how to strengthen your application? Attend an upcoming virtual info session to learn directly from the Millennium Fellowship team.
