A total of 156 students from BRAC University (BRACU) have been selected for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship to develop projects addressing education, climate action, health, gender equality, poverty reduction and other Sustainable Development Goals.
The semester-long global leadership programme, run by the UN Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network, supports undergraduate students in translating ideas into community initiatives designed to create measurable social impact, said a press release on Monday.
The 2026 fellows will work on projects contributing to SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
BRACU’s participation has grown over the years, from 14 fellows in 2021 to 22 in 2022, 26 in 2024, 50 in 2025 and 156 this year. The selection comes as the university marks its 25th anniversary, the press release added.
BRACU Vice-Chancellor Syed Ferhat Anwar said education is most meaningful when it empowers young people to make a difference. “Seeing our students recognised for their commitment to social impact is deeply inspiring. Their projects reflect creativity, leadership, empathy and a desire to address challenges facing communities today,” he said.
BRACU Registrar Dave Dowland, also co-chair of Civic Learning Council of MCN, said the fellowship helps students connect what they learn with the needs of their communities.
Globally, more than 76,000 young leaders from over 6,000 campuses across more than 170 countries applied to join the Class of 2026. Around 330 campuses were selected to host more than 5,500 Millennium Fellows. The Class of 2026 was launched through a Global Town Hall on 20 August.
Over the coming months, BRACU’s fellows will turn their ideas into action, working with communities and building partnerships.
