United Nations Academic Impact & MCN Millennium Fellowship 2026

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.

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.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
• United Nations Academic Impact MCN Millennium Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of United Nations Academic Impact MCN Millennium Fellowship
• Requirements for United Nations Academic Impact MCN Millennium Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)

The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) is an initiative that aligns institutions of higher education with the United Nations in supporting and contributing to the realization of United Nations goals and mandates, including the promotion and protection of human rights, access to education, sustainability and conflict resolution.  Since 2010, UNAI has created a vibrant and diverse network of students, academics, scientists, researchers, think tanks, and institutions of higher education and continuing education as well as educational associations.  There are over 1200 member insti...... continue reading

United Nations Academic Impact MCN Millennium Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of United Nations Academic Impact MCN Millennium Fellowship

How the Program Works

Step 1: Apply (as soon as you can) to become a Millennium Fellow.

Step 2: Convene, Challenge, and Celebrate.

Step 3: Join Our Alumni Community.

Requirements for United Nations Academic Impact MCN Millennium Fellowship Qualification

• 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.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply