beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded Environmental Leadership Program for Young Changemakers

Overview

The beVisioneers: Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is a two-year hybrid program designed for young environmental innovators. Funded by Mercedes-Benz and hosted by The DO School Fellowships, the initiative supports emerging leaders from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in launching and scaling impactful sustainability ventures. The program requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month during its 12-month intensive first year, using a combination of online learning, venture coaching, local community gatherings, and international summits.

What you get

Participants receive innovation and entrepreneurship training, online learning modules, one-to-one mentoring, expert and peer support, and access to international regional summits to build market-tested environmental prototypes. At the conclusion of the first year, eligible fellows can apply for project scholarships of up to 15000 EUR. The second year focuses on acceleration, providing advanced scaling support, specialized workshops, global networking, additional project funding, and a cost-of-living stipend.

Who can apply

Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old on 31 January 2027 and reside in an eligible country. Eligible regions include the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and numerous European nations. Candidates must possess good spoken and written English and maintain a firm commitment to developing an environmental or sustainability-focused project. Participants do not need a fully developed business at the time of application, as the program assists in turning initial ideas into market-tested solutions.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official beVisioneers online application platform before the deadline. The submission process involves completing a written application and a recorded motivation interview to assess English proficiency, clarity of purpose, and leadership background.

Key dates

The application deadline is 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.