The Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2026 is currently accepting applications from young innovators who are passionate about solving environmental issues in their local community and beyond. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here for more information and to apply.
About Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship
Opportunity Details
Designed and implemented by The DO School Fellowships and funded by Mercedes-Benz, beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship launched in 2023 to equip thousands of young people around the world with the tools and resources to implement environmental projects for a sustainable planet.
Benefits of Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship
- 1:1 Mentoring
- Only a 24-hour per month commitment — easy to fit into your existing work or university schedule!
- Venture coaching to help your projects take shape and accelerate
- Opportunities to apply for financial support to enable participation in the Fellowship based on a needs assessment
- Opportunities to win project scholarships for up to €20,000 to grow your projects and make impact
- A hybrid learning experience, allowing you to meet with experts and other Fellows at global events
- Travel, accommodation and expenses paid for, for key Fellowship program events
Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Requirements
- Individuals between the ages of 16-28, who want to address an environmental problem and reside in one of the participating countries (and will reside in one of the participating countries for the duration of the fellowship)
- Applicants should have a good oral and written command of English.
- You do not need previous entrepreneurial experience, you just need be passionate and driven to help build a sustainable future
Application Date and Process
There are three sections to the application which takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete.
1. The first section is the written application and requires;
- a) Basic information about yourself and contact information
- b) Your passion and project idea for the environmental challenge you want to tackle
- c) Your learning and financial needs
- d) Self-Assessment Test
- e) A scanned copy of your passport or national ID card
2. The second section is where you record yourself on video;
Via our application platform, you will record a three-minute-long interview about the environmental challenge you are passionate about and your idea to address it. We will not consider applications without a recorded interview video.
3. The final section is an application for Financial Support, which is optional and only for those who request financial assistance to participate in the fellowship. If you choose to apply for financial support, we need to confirm that you are eligible. Therefore, we ask you to provide the following:
- a) Reference Request – We are asking you to provide two reference people who can testify to your living situation. These people must be employed and cannot be family members. You will request the reference electronically by providing the referee’s email address. The referee will then receive a link to submit the reference on your behalf.
- b) Income Declaration –You will need to provide your/your household’s yearly income from 2024 by providing accurate and complete information about your monthly income sources directly in the application form.
Application Deadline
25 January, 2026
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