The BeVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is a worldwide fellowship sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and administered by The DO School Fellowships gGmbH. The program is aimed at young environmental innovators aged 18 to 28, giving them training, coaching, and resources to develop early-stage environmental ideas into sustainable, long-term solutions.
A varied worldwide community of young changemakers is created by the 250 fellows from 55 countries who are welcomed into each cohort. The fellowship provides participants with opportunities to learn, collaborate, receive mentorship, and develop their environmental projects over a two-year period.
Fellows take part in a regional summit with travel opportunities, local hub community events, innovation training modules, venture coaching, one-on-one mentoring, and advice from peers and experts throughout the program.
Fellows may be eligible for project funding worth up to EUR 15,000 to support their environmental projects after finishing their first year. In addition to a cost-of-living stipend, fellows may be eligible for extra project scholarships during their second year, which will enable them to develop and grow their initiatives.
beVisioneers Fellowship 2027/2028 – Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- University: German Universities
- Organized By: Mercedes-Benz
- Opportunity Type: Fellowship
- Eligibility: International Applicants
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31 January 2027
Degree Level
This is a non-degree fellowship open to both students and non-students. It does not offer an academic degree.
Available Subjects
The fellowship supports environmental projects in any field, with no subject restrictions as long as the project addresses an environmental issue.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the beVisioneers: For the Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027, applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Must be 18 to 28 years old by the application deadline of 31 January 2027.
- Must have good English communication skills to participate in fellowship activities.
- Must be a resident of an eligible country.
- Must have an early-stage environmental solution, project, or idea addressing an environmental challenge.
- Applicants should be prepared to actively participate in the two-year fellowship program.
- The fellowship welcomes young innovators working on environmental challenges across different fields.
- English requirement: No specific IELTS, TOEFL, or other test score is stated; applicants are expected to have good English proficiency.
- Required documents: The specific documents and application requirements are provided through the official application portal.
Benefits
The beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship provides fellows with training, mentorship, networking, and financial support to help develop their environmental projects.
- Innovation training modules to strengthen project and leadership skills.
- Local Hub gatherings for community building and collaboration.
- Regional Summit with travel opportunities and networking.
- Venture coaching to help turn ideas into sustainable projects.
- 1:1 mentoring from experienced professionals.
- Expert and peer support throughout the fellowship.
- Up to EUR 15,000 in project scholarships after Year 1 to support eligible projects.
- During Year 2, fellows may receive additional project scholarships and a cost-of-living stipend.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the information and materials requested through the official application portal. These may include:
- Personal and contact information
- Details about your environmental project or solution
- Description of the environmental challenge you want to address
- Information about your motivation and goals
- Details demonstrating your relevant experience or activities
- Responses to application questions
- Any additional documents or materials specifically requested by the online application form
Note: Applicants should check the official application portal for the latest document requirements before submitting their application.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Young Eco-Innovators Fellowship 2027/2028:
- Visit the official BeVisioneers application portal.
- Create an account or start the online application.
- Enter your personal and educational or professional information.
- Provide details about your early-stage environmental project or solution.
- Explain the environmental problem you are addressing and your proposed approach.
- Complete all required application questions and upload any requested documents.
- Review your application carefully to ensure that all information is accurate.
- Submit the application before the 31 January 2027 deadline.
Selection Process
The selection process focuses on identifying young environmental innovators with promising ideas and the potential to create positive environmental impact.
Applicants may be assessed based on factors such as:
- The environmental challenge being addressed
- Potential impact of the proposed solution
- Innovation and originality of the idea
- Motivation and commitment of the applicant
- Ability to participate actively in the fellowship
- Potential to develop and grow the project
Selected fellows will join the international beVisioneers community and participate in the fellowship’s training, mentoring, networking, and project-development activities.
Fellowship Duration
The BeVisioneers Fellowship is a two-year program. The first year focuses on intensive learning, innovation development, mentoring, and community engagement. The second year provides opportunities to accelerate and further develop eligible environmental projects.
Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship?
The beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is a global program for young environmental innovators. It provides training, mentoring, networking, and project support to help participants develop environmental solutions.
Who can apply for the BeVisioneers Fellowship 2027?
Young applicants aged 18 to 28 who are residents of eligible countries and have an early-stage environmental solution or project idea can apply.
Is the BeVisioneers Fellowship fully funded?
The fellowship provides extensive program support, including training, mentoring, travel opportunities, and project scholarships. Eligible fellows may receive up to EUR 15,000 in project scholarships after Year 1, while Year 2 may include project scholarships and a cost-of-living stipend.
Is this a degree program?
No. The BeVisioneers Fellowship is a non-degree fellowship and does not award an academic degree.
What subjects are available?
There are no specific subject restrictions. Applicants can propose environmental solutions in different fields as long as their project addresses an environmental challenge.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No specific IELTS, TOEFL, or other English-language test score is stated. Applicants are expected to have good English proficiency.
How long is the fellowship?
The BeVisioneers Fellowship lasts for two years, including an intensive first year followed by an acceleration year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 31 January 2027.
How can I apply for the BeVisioneers Fellowship?
Applications are submitted online through the official BeVisioneers application portal.
Is the fellowship open to international applicants?
Yes. The program is designed as a global fellowship and brings together young innovators from eligible countries around the world.
