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beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027 Cohort 5: Environmental Leadership Fellowship for Young People

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Published
September 21, 2026

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Are you a young environmental leader with an idea or project that could help create a more sustainable future? The beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027 offers young people an opportunity to develop their environmental projects, build leadership and innovation skills, connect with an international community, and access funding and mentorship. Funded by Mercedes-Benz and implemented by The DO School Fellowships, the beVisioneers Fellowship supports young people working on solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Key Summary

Requirements: Applicants should be prepared to actively participate in the fellowship and dedicate the required time to developing their project and leadership skills.

How to apply: Application deadline 31 Jan 2027, 23:59:59Central European Time

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Overview

Are you a young environmental leader with an idea or project that could help create a more sustainable future? The beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027 offers young people an opportunity to develop their environmental projects, build leadership and innovation skills, connect with an international community, and access funding and mentorship.

Funded by Mercedes-Benz and implemented by The DO School Fellowships, the beVisioneers Fellowship supports young people working on solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

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Fellowship

beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship

Implemented by

The DO School Fellowships

Funded by

Mercedes-Benz

Duration

2 years

First year

12-month intensive fellowship

Format

Hybrid and e-learning

Language

English

Age requirement

18–28 years

Monthly commitment

Minimum 24 hours

Project funding

Scholarships of up to €15,000

Eligible countries

Selected countries and territories

Application deadline

31 January 2027

Deadline time

23:59:59 Central European Time

Focus

Environmental innovation, sustainability and leadership

About the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship

The beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is a two-year fellowship designed to help young environmental innovators turn ideas into practical, scalable projects.

The programme begins with an intensive 12-month fellowship, requiring a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month. Fellows receive training, mentoring, venture coaching, peer support and opportunities to connect with other young environmental leaders.

During the second year, selected fellows enter an Acceleration Year, where they can further develop and scale their environmental ventures.

The programme is delivered through online learning, community-based activities and international opportunities.

What Does the Fellowship Offer?

Selected fellows can benefit from

Innovation and environmental leadership training through online learning modules

Mentorship and venture coaching, including access to 1:1 support

International networking opportunities through Regional Summits and global events

Local Hub gatherings to connect with fellows in their communities

Expert and peer support throughout the fellowship

Support to develop and test a market-ready environmental project prototype

Project scholarships of up to €15,000 after the first year to support project development

Additional venture coaching, scaling mentorship and skills-gap workshops during the Acceleration Year

Financial support during Year 2, including a cost-of-living stipend and project scholarships

Fellowship Duration

The beVisioneers programme is structured as a two-year journey.

Year 1 – Intensive Fellowship

The first year focuses on building the skills, knowledge, networks and practical experience needed to develop an environmental project.

Fellows participate in online innovation training, Local Hub activities, mentoring and venture coaching while working toward a market-tested prototype.

A minimum commitment of 24 hours per month is required.

Year 2 – Acceleration Year

During the second year, fellows can work on scaling their ventures into sustainable impact projects.

The Acceleration Year provides additional access to

Venture coaching

Scaling mentors

Skills-gap workshops

Project scholarships

Cost-of-living support

Global summits

Expert workshops

Network events

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Age Requirement

Applicants must be 18 to 28 years old on the application deadline.

The application deadline is 31 January 2027. Applicants who turn 29 on or before this date, or who are under 18 on the deadline, are not eligible.

English Language Requirement

The fellowship is conducted in English.

Applicants should therefore have a good command of written and spoken English. English proficiency will be assessed through the written application responses and recorded interview.

Eligible Countries

For the 2027 admissions round, applicants must be residents of one of the following countries or territories:

Albania, Andorra, Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, and Zimbabwe.

Applicants should check the official fellowship website for the latest eligibility information before applying.

Who Is the Fellowship For?

The beVisioneers Fellowship is aimed at young people who are passionate about environmental sustainability and want to create practical solutions to environmental challenges.

The programme can be particularly relevant for young

Environmental innovators

Sustainability advocates

Social entrepreneurs

Climate and environmental leaders

Community changemakers

Young people developing environmental projects

Entrepreneurs working on sustainable solutions

Applicants should be prepared to actively participate in the fellowship and dedicate the required time to developing their project and leadership skills.

How the beVisioneers Fellowship Works

The programme combines online learning, mentoring, community engagement, international networking and project development.

Participants learn alongside a global community of young people while receiving guidance from experts and mentors.

The fellowship is designed to help participants move from an environmental idea toward a tested project and, ultimately, a scalable solution capable of creating lasting environmental impact.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 31 January 2027 at 23:59:59 Central European Time (CET)

Eligible applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the official beVisioneers application platform.

Before applying, prospective applicants should review

Eligibility requirements

Application steps and required documents

Recorded interview requirements

Financial support information

Programme expectations and time commitment

Apply and find the full programme details through the official beVisioneers website: https://applications.bevisioneers.world/courses/course/11-bevisioneers-mercedes-benz-fellowship

Why Consider the beVisioneers Fellowship?

The programme brings together environmental leadership, innovation training, mentorship, international networking and project funding in a two-year development journey.

For young people working on environmental solutions, the fellowship provides an opportunity to strengthen their skills, test their ideas, connect with an international network and potentially access financial support to advance their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship?

The beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is a two-year programme for young people developing environmental solutions. It provides innovation training, mentoring, venture coaching, networking and potential financial support for project development.

How long is the beVisioneers Fellowship?

The fellowship is structured as a two-year journey, beginning with an intensive 12-month programme followed by an Acceleration Year.

How much funding can fellows receive?

After the first year, fellows can access project scholarships of up to €15,000 to support the development of their projects. Additional financial support is available during the Acceleration Year, subject to the programme’s conditions.

What is the age limit?

Applicants must be 18–28 years old on 31 January 2027, the application deadline.

Is the beVisioneers Fellowship conducted online?

The programme includes online learning as well as community-based Local Hub activities and international opportunities, making it a hybrid fellowship experience.

Do I need to speak English?

Yes. The fellowship is conducted in English, and applicants need a good level of written and spoken English.

Final Note

If you are a young person working on an environmental idea, sustainability initiative or innovative solution to an environmental challenge, the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027 could provide training, mentorship, networks and financial support to help develop your project.

Check the official eligibility requirements carefully and apply before 31 January 2027.

Official website: https://applications.bevisioneers.world/courses/course/11-bevisioneers-mercedes-benz-fellowship

Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to actively participate in the fellowship and dedicate the required time to developing their project and leadership skills.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements. Age Requirement Applicants must be 18 to 28 years old on the application deadline. The application deadline is 31 January 2027. Applicants who turn 29 on or before this date, or who are under 18 on the deadline, are not eligible. English Language Requirement The fellowship is conducted in English. Applicants should therefore have a good command of written and spoken English. English proficiency will be assessed through the written application responses and recorded interview. Eligible Countries For the 2027 admissions round, applicants must be residents of one of the following countries or territories: Albania, Andorra, Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, and Zimbabwe. Applicants should check the official fellowship website for the latest eligibility information before applying. Who Is the Fellowship For? The beVisioneers Fellowship is aimed at young people who are passionate about environmental sustainability and want to create practical solutions to environmental challenges. The programme can be particularly relevant for young: Environmental innovators Sustainability advocates Social entrepreneurs Climate and environmental leaders Community changemakers Young people developing environmental projects Entrepreneurs working on sustainable solutions Applicants should be prepared to actively participate in the fellowship and dedicate the required time to developing their project and leadership skills. How the beVisioneers Fellowship Works The programme combines online learning, mentoring, community engagement, international networking and project develop

How to apply

Application deadline 31 Jan 2027, 23:59:59Central European Time

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