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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT PATRICIA BESSIE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

Columbia University | New York, United States | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 5

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Millennium Fellowship Project: Uplift Fellowship

Uplift Fellowship works to help underserved First-Generation Low-Income students nationwide apply and get accepted into highly selective colleges and universities. We want students to be academically and professionally prepared for their aspiring careers. High school sophomores will collaborate with Uplift Fellowship during their Spring semester to participate in summer opportunity programs that can enhance their interests and bolster their profile for college applications. Through this time, sophomores will receive mentorship opportunities, scholarship assistance, and mental health resources as they tackle their rigorous high school journey. During their senior year, we want students to be knowledgeable and prepared to apply to colleges and universities while helping them receive substantial college financial aid and scholarships to attend their desired schools. The mentors will meet with their Program Advisors at least once per month to begin their college application process. Scholars will begin drafting their college essays, searching/finding/applying for scholarships, creating a college list (reach, target, safety), and applying to summer programs. The Program Advisors will aid these students throughout the process and provide feedback on their essays and applications. In the future, we hope to expand our program to include high school students from other states.

About the Millennium Fellow

Patricia Bessie is a sophomore political science and public health student at Columbia University in New York, NY USA. Patty is passionate about helping other students pursue higher education, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. After she graduates, Patty plans to earn a master's degree in political science and work in government.

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