beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027/28 For Young Leaders (Up To €15,000 Project Funding)

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Applications are open for beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027/28. 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 and scale environmental projects for a sustainable planet.

As a participant, you’ll embark on two year fellowship journey. Starting with a 12-month intensive, requiring a minimum of 24 hours per month commitment, where you will gain skills, networks and knowledge to launch a market-tested prototype with access venture coaching, mentoring and project scholarships.

beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship Benefits

You’ll gain access to:

Innovation training through online modules
Community-based Local Hub gatherings
International travel opportunities to Regional Summits
Regular access to venture coaches and 1:1 mentoring
Expert and peer support to help you achieve your environmental leadership and project goals.
At the end of the first year, you will be able to access project scholarships for up to €15,000 to advance your project’s development.

In Year 2, the Acceleration Year, Fellows scale their ventures into sustainable impact projects tackling pressing environmental challenges. Having earned deeper access to venture coaching, scaling mentors, and skills-gap workshops, Fellows receive financial support through project scholarships and a cost-of-living stipend, plus connections – via global summits, expert workshops, and network events – that sustain their projects long after the fellowship ends.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be between 18 and 28 years old on the application closing date: 31 January 2027. If you turn 29 before or on this date, you are not eligible.
Strong command of English, as all program materials and interactions require working English.
Have identified an environmental problem you want to tackle with concrete action.
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Not work for, or have a parent or guardian who works for Mercedes-Benz