Are you passionate about making a significant impact and developing your leadership skills? The Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative, a collaboration between the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN), is a call to action for student leaders worldwide.
The Millennium Fellowship is more than just a program; it’s an opportunity to sharpen both hard and soft leadership skills, gain practical experience in managing impactful projects, network with like-minded peers and mentors, and lay the foundation for a career that makes a difference.
To apply for the Millennium Fellowship, you must apply early to become a Millennium Fellow. The program typically selects 8-20 fellows per campus hub. Your application should include your proposed Millennium Fellowship Project, which should be time-bound and impactful within the Fellowship duration (August-December).
Your project could range from leading a campus organization that aligns with UN goals, student journalism focusing on SDGs, running a social enterprise, conducting research that advances UN objectives, or proposing a collective action project on campus or community-wide.
As an applicant, you can also express interest in becoming one of the two campus directors, responsible for curating the Fellowship experience on your campus. To apply, submit a detailed project plan that meets the Fellowship’s requirements and fill out the online application form for the Millennium Fellowship.
The program structure and benefits include convening in at least eight sessions on campus, utilizing the MCN Action Toolkit to enhance your leadership skills and apply the curriculum to your project; planning sessions, engaging in peer feedback, and taking part in collective actions like sustainability initiatives; and completing your project to earn a certificate of recognition from UNAI and MCN.
The application deadline for the Millennium Fellowship 2024 is December 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM ET. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a positive impact and develop your leadership skills. Apply now to become a Millennium Fellow and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals!
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