Apply Now: beVisioneers – The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2025-2026

Are you a young innovator committed to solving environmental challenges in your community and beyond? The applications for beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship are now open for Cohort 4, launching in May 2026. This is a chance to turn your idea into impact with support in learning, mentorship, resources, and finance. Below is everything you need to know to apply.

🎓 Fellowship Summary

• Location: Hybrid / Global — online modules, Local Hub gatherings, regional summits.

• Organiser: The DO School Fellowships (gGmbH), funded by Mercedes-Benz.

• Program Level: Fellowship (non-degree), designed for youth aged 16–28.

• Target Group: Young people from eligible countries, committed to tackling environmental challenges. No prior entrepreneurial experience required.

• Fields of Focus: Environmental sustainability and eco-innovation — themes such as climate, biodiversity, clean energy, water, sustainable agriculture, waste and circular economy.

• Coverage / Benefits:

  • Innovation training via online modules.

  • Local Hub gatherings and regional summits.

  • 1-on-1 mentoring, peer & expert support, venture coaching.

  • Project scholarships up to €20,000 (after first year).

  • Optional financial support (stipends for living costs, internet, transport, etc.).

• Duration: 12-month intensive foundational year (≈24 hours/month commitment), followed by long-term community engagement.

• Application Deadline: 25 January 2026, 23:59 CET.

• Start Date: May 2026.

  
  

🌎 Fellowship Overview

beVisioneers is a global fellowship program launched in 2023 by The DO School Fellowships and funded by Mercedes-Benz. Its mission is to empower young people to design and implement solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

The structure includes:

• Foundational Year (12 months): Online learning modules, Local Hub meetups, a Regional Summit, coaching, mentoring, and peer support. Fellows commit ≈24 hours per month.

• Project Scholarship Phase: After year one, fellows can apply for up to €20,000 in project funding.

• Long-Term Fellowship Community: Continued mentorship, networking, and opportunities beyond the initial year.

🎁 Benefits

• World-class eco-innovation training (online & in person).

• Personalized mentorship and peer support.

• Access to project funding of up to €20,000.

• Financial aid for those in need (living costs, transport, internet, etc.).

• Participation in local and regional environmental leadership events.

• Entry into a global network of sustainability leaders.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Aged 16–28 years at time of applying.

• Reside (and remain) in one of the listed eligible countries (See here)

• Strong written and spoken English.

• Clear interest in solving a concrete environmental challenge.

• Must not work for Mercedes-Benz or have parents/guardians employed there.

✍🏻 Application Procedure

The application takes about 30–40 minutes and includes three sections:

1. Written Application:

   • Basic personal & contact details.

   • Description of your environmental challenge/idea.

   • Learning and financial needs.

   • Self-assessment test.

   • Passport or national ID scan.

2. Video Interview:

   • A 3-minute recorded video about your environmental project idea.

   • Mandatory — applications without video are not considered.

3. Financial Support Application (Optional):

   • Reference(s): From employed, non-family individuals who can confirm your living situation.

   • Income Declaration: Details of your/your household’s income sources.

ℹ️ Extra Information

• Submit your complete application (including the video) by 25 January 2026, 23:59 CET.

• Evaluation will run March–May 2026. Cohort 4 begins in May 2026.

• The hybrid design ensures global participation without relocation.

Details & Apply

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