Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026 (Leadership Program)

Job Description

Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026

The Millennium Fellowship (presented by United Nations Academic Impact / Millennium Campus Network) is now open for applications for the Class of 2026. This transformative program brings together undergraduate students from around the world who are passionate about driving social impact and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Why Apply to Millennium Fellowship?

• Works as a launchpad for leadership in social impact and sustainability.
• Connects you to a global network of peers and mentors.
• Provides official recognition from leading global organizations (UNAI & MCN).
• Presents an opportunity to deliver a real change project on campus or in your community.
• No application fee — financially accessible to students globally.

Program Overview

• Length: One academic semester (typically August – December) on your campus.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in a recognized higher education institution.
• Cost: Completely free of charge for selected students and host campuses.
• Deadline: Priority deadline for the Class of 2026 is Sunday, 30 November 2025.

What You Will Gain

1. Leadership and project-management training on campus through the MCN Action Toolkit.
2. Collaborate with a cohort of 8-20+ students at your university to design and implement a project aligned with one or more SDGs.
3. Join a global network of changemakers and gain recognition from UNAI & MCN upon successful completion of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Millennium Fellowship to apply successfully, you must:

• Be 18 years old or older and an undergraduate student in good standing.
• Be committed to participating actively for the full semester and developing a social-impact project that advances one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Work with a campus cohort and, ideally, have your university act as a host campus (if applicable) — but individual applicants are also eligible.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website and complete the online application form for the Class of 2026.
2. Prepare a project proposal describing:
   • The challenge you aim to address.
   • How it aligns with SDGs and can be implemented on your campus/community.
   • Expected impact and timeline.
3. Submit the application before the priority deadline of 30 November 2025. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
4. If selected, you will participate in a semester-long leadership development journey and implement your project.

Apply Now!