Ten students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have been selected for the renowned Millennium Fellowship program, a leadership accelerator run in partnership with the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN).
This year, the program attracted over 52,000 applications from more than 6,000 campuses across 170 countries. However, only 4,000 students from 280 campuses were chosen, representing just 5% of global applicants. Among these are 10 talented IUB students who will focus on critical areas like public health, environmental sustainability, and youth development.
The IUB students went through a rigorous selection process involving multiple evaluation rounds and interviews. Over the next four months, they will work on projects addressing challenges in sectors such as public health, environmental sustainability, social enterprise, and youth development. As part of the fellowship, the participants will attend six sessions, one webinar, and will submit a story of impact. They will also complete entrance and exit surveys. The program will conclude with a virtual graduation ceremony in November 2024.
The IUB Millennium Fellowship 2024 team includes two Campus Directors and eight Fellows from various departments. The Campus Directors are Saptarshi Paul (Environmental Science and Management, 9th Semester) and Md Shohayeb Hossain Saif (Pharmacy, 12th Semester). The Fellows are Wakil Abdullah (Finance, 9th Semester), Raiyan Ahmed (Environmental Science and Management, 10th Semester), Sanjana Binte Alam Rodosi (Environmental Science and Management, 8th Semester), Mursalina Hassan (Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 7th Semester), Iqram Hossain Mahboob (Global Studies & Governance, 7th Semester), Anisa Mumtahina Dewan (Global Studies & Governance, 8th Semester), Yazdi Zaman (Global Studies & Governance, 9th Semester), and Allin Mohana Biswas (Global Studies & Governance, 12th Semester).
This program offers the IUB students a chance for global networking, access to valuable training, and an opportunity to showcase their projects on an international platform.
