The Millennium Fellowship Class of 2027 is a semester-long leadership programme on your own campus, presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network, for undergraduates who want to take their social impact work further. Round 1 applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the next priority deadline is 30 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the official application and FAQ pages so that the eligibility rules, the two application rounds and the campus requirements are in one place.
The Millennium Fellowship at a Glance
🏛️ Presented by: United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN)
🎓 Who it is for: Enrolled undergraduate students who are interested in social impact work
📅 Programme period: August to November 2027
🏫 Format: A semester-long leadership development programme run on your campus
👥 Cohort size: At least 8 selected Millennium Fellows per campus
🆓 Cost: Free for accepted applicants
🌐 Reach: Campuses worldwide
What the Fellowship Is About
The Millennium Fellowship convenes, challenges and celebrates student leadership for UN goals on campuses worldwide. The programme is designed for undergraduates who are committed to advancing social impact and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Fellows refine their leadership, build impactful projects and connect with a global community of changemakers. You can find more calls like this in the Fellowships section on Youth Works Hub. If you are comparing programme types, our guide explains what a fellowship is and how it differs from a scholarship.
What Millennium Fellows Receive
🧠 Training: Leadership development delivered through the fellowship programme
🤝 Connections: A global community of changemakers and fellow students
🏅 Recognition: Recognition as a Millennium Fellow
Individual Eligibility Requirements
🎂 You are at least 18 years of age
📚 You are an enrolled undergraduate student for the whole programme period (August to November 2027)
💡 You have an interest in social impact work and in the Sustainable Development Goals
✅ You are in good standing at your college or university for the duration of the programme
Who Cannot Apply
🎓 Graduate students: The programme is open to undergraduates only, so students pursuing a Master's or PhD degree are not eligible
🗓️ Students graduating in 2027: You must be an undergraduate for the entire programme period (1 August 2027 to 30 November 2027). Students who graduate, meaning they receive their certificate, before 30 November 2027 are not eligible
Campus Requirements
🏫 Each campus cohort must have at least 8 Millennium Fellows for the campus to take part
📈 Competitive campuses have 15 to 20+ Fellows
✉️ Organisers encourage 15 or more applications per campus, so sharing the opportunity with other undergraduates on your campus improves the chances of selection
🌱 Most campus hubs typically have 8 to 20 Millennium Fellows, and the fellowship is built around forming a community
The In-Person Meeting Commitment
Fellows commit to convening in person at least eight times during the programme with their Campus Directors and the other Fellows on campus, to share best practices and take collective action. The sessions are held on campus, in person. Missing sessions is grounds for expulsion and for forfeiting your designation as a Millennium Fellow.
Millennium Fellowship Application Process
The application has two rounds, and both are completed online.
📝 Round 1: Gets to know you and your motivation for joining the programme. It is reviewed on a rolling basis, and the next priority deadline is Monday, 30 November 2026
📩 Round 2: Applicants who pass Round 1 receive an invitation by email to complete Round 2. Round 2 applications will open shortly, and qualified applicants will be notified in due time
What Round 2 Asks For
🚀 Social impact project details: this can be a project idea or an existing project you are working on
❤️ Your emotional investment in the cause
🧭 Optional: an application to become a Campus Director
📜 One recommendation, academic or professional
The deadline for references will be communicated when Round 2 applications open.
What Organisers Look For
In the words of Ban Ki-moon, quoted in the programme FAQ, Fellows should lead by example, with empathy, humility and inclusion as guiding values, embrace global citizenship and build a strong global network. Beyond individuals, organisers look for cohorts and campuses that will champion the programme:
🔁 Frequency: Fellows and Campus Directors who meet as often as possible and fully use the curriculum and community
🏛️ Buy-in: Support from the people around you, ideally all the way up to the University President or Vice-Chancellor, with community members involved when projects go beyond the campus
📊 Impact: Fellows who successfully run their own projects and share stories of impact advancing the SDGs and UNAI principles with MCN and UNAI
♾️ Continuity: Fellows who keep meeting after the programme, re-apply the following year or nominate at least one other student to apply
Collective Action on Campus
Where relevant, Fellows also find success through a collective action. The programme gives two examples: working with the administration to update a campus sustainability plan, or hosting a campus-wide summit on gender inclusion.
What the Fellowship Costs
💚 The Millennium Fellowship is a free-of-cost programme. There is no fee or charge for students or universities. Accepted applicants join for free.
Spreading the Word on Your Campus
The official page offers draft content that students and administrators can use to share the opportunity with undergraduates. It stresses that a campus can take part only if at least 8 Millennium Fellows are selected, so telling classmates early helps your whole campus.
If You Are a University Administrator
University Presidents, Vice-Chancellors, administrators, staff and faculty members who want to learn more can use the dedicated university page on the Millennium Fellowship website.
Support and Accessibility
📧 For application-specific questions or technical difficulties, use the email contact on the application page
♿ If you face problems accessing the application, website or resources, the organisers provide a form strictly for reporting accessibility issues
🎥 A virtual info session is available, and you can RSVP on the application page
📰 A newsletter is available for regular updates
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2027?
Undergraduate students aged at least 18 who are enrolled in a college or university and in good standing for the whole programme period, August to November 2027. Interest in social impact work and the Sustainable Development Goals is expected.
Is the Millennium Fellowship free?
Yes. The programme is free for accepted applicants, and there is no fee or charge for students or universities.
What is the next deadline?
The next priority deadline for Round 1 is Monday, 30 November 2026. Round 1 is reviewed on a rolling basis for a limited number of Fellowships, so early applications are encouraged.
Can graduate students apply?
No. Only undergraduate students are eligible. Students pursuing a Master's or PhD degree cannot apply.
Can I apply if I will graduate in 2027?
Only if you remain an undergraduate for the entire programme period, 1 August 2027 to 30 November 2027. Students who graduate before 30 November 2027 are not eligible.
How many people must take part from my campus?
Each campus cohort needs at least 8 Millennium Fellows, and competitive campuses have 15 to 20+. Sharing the opportunity with other undergraduates on your campus helps.
What happens after Round 1?
Applicants who pass Round 1 receive an email invitation to complete Round 2, which asks for social impact project details, your emotional investment in the cause, an optional Campus Director application and one recommendation.
What happens if I miss sessions?
Fellows must meet in person on campus at least eight times during the programme. Missing sessions is grounds for expulsion and the forfeiture of your designation as a Millennium Fellow.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Link
📝 Apply: https://millenniumfellows.org/apply
