Are you an undergraduate who wants to lead a project that makes a real difference in your community? Applications are now open for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2027, a free, semester-long leadership programme run by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN). Fellows work on projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), right on their own campus. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the next priority deadline is 31 October 2026.
Fellowship at a Glance
- Organisers: United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network
- For: Undergraduate students aged 18+, worldwide
- Format: Semester-long, delivered on your own campus
- Programme dates: 1 August – 30 November 2027
- Cost: Free for accepted applicants
- Next priority deadline: 31 October 2026 (rolling review)
About the Millennium Fellowship
The Millennium Fellowship brings together student leaders on campuses around the world to learn, plan and carry out social impact projects linked to the SDGs. Each participating university hosts a cohort of fellows who meet regularly to develop leadership skills and strengthen their projects. More than 330 campuses took part in the Class of 2026, and the programme is one of the largest student leadership networks in the world, with tens of thousands of applicants each year.
Benefits
- UN-backed leadership programme: A recognised fellowship delivered with the United Nations Academic Impact
- Leadership training: Structured sessions that strengthen your skills and your project
- Real impact: Lead or advance a project on one or more of the SDGs in your community
- Global network: Connect with thousands of student changemakers worldwide
- Visibility: Selected fellows are announced publicly and receive materials to share their selection
- Free of charge: There is no fee for accepted fellows
- Leadership role: Applicants who reach Round 2 can also apply to be their campus’s Campus Director
Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be an undergraduate student enrolled at a college or university and in good standing.
- You must remain an undergraduate for the whole programme (1 August – 30 November 2027). If you will graduate before 30 November 2027, you are not eligible.
- You must be able to meet in person at least eight times during the fellowship with your campus cohort.
Students from universities anywhere in the world can apply, including across Africa.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Apply early. Places are limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so earlier applicants have an advantage.
- Be clear about your project. Explain which SDG you are working on, the problem in your community and what you have already done.
- Show leadership. Mention clubs, volunteering or initiatives you have led or helped organise.
- Recruit classmates. Cohorts form on each campus, so encouraging other students at your university to apply helps your campus host a strong group.
How to Apply
- Go to the official Millennium Fellowship website and open the Class of 2027 application.
- Complete the Round 1 application.
- If you advance, you will be invited to Round 2, where references are requested and you may also apply for the Campus Director role.
- Submit Round 1 by the 31 October 2026 priority deadline for the best chance.
Apply for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2027
