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Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2027: Fully Funded Environmental Innovation Fellowship

The Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2027 is a fully funded, two-year global fellowship for young environmental innovators aged 18-28. It provides training, mentoring, project scholarships up to €15,000, and international networking opportunities to scale planet-positive solutions.

September 28, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Jan 31, 2027

Quick Overview

Host CountryMultiple (see eligible countries list)
Degree LevelShort Course
Funding TypeFully Funded
Fields of StudyCircular Economy, Climate Action, Environmental Innovation, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture
DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

Scholarship Overview

Program Overview

The Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2027 is a fully funded, multi-year initiative designed to equip young innovators with the skills, resources, and networks needed to transform early-stage environmental solutions into lasting impact. Launched in 2023 and funded by Mercedes-Benz with implementation by The DO School Fellowships, the program has supported thousands of young people worldwide in developing sustainable projects.

The fellowship spans two years. Year One is a 12-month intensive innovation program requiring a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month. Year Two focuses on accelerating ventures into sustainable impact projects. The program is designed to accommodate part-time participation, allowing fellows to continue work or university studies.

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Environmental Project Focus Areas

The fellowship supports solutions across diverse environmental challenges:

  • Community environmental resilience
  • Climate action
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Biodiversity and conservation
  • Waste reduction
  • Renewable energy
  • Sustainable agriculture

Eligible Countries for 2027

For the 2027 Fellowship cycle, applications are accepted only from residents of the following countries. Applicants must live in one of these countries for the majority of each fellowship year (more than 9 months) and implement their project there:

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  • 🇪🇺 Europe
  • 🇮🇳 India
  • 🇮🇩 Indonesia
  • 🇰🇪 Kenya
  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia
  • 🇲🇽 Mexico
  • 🇷🇼 Rwanda
  • 🇿🇦 South Africa
  • 🇹🇿 Tanzania
  • 🇺🇬 Uganda
  • 🇺🇸 USA
  • 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Note for African applicants: Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda are explicitly included. Fellows may move between eligible countries during the program but cannot relocate to countries not on this list.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the beVisioneers Fellowship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

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  • Be between 18 and 28 years old at the time of application
  • Reside in one of the eligible countries listed above
  • Live in the eligible country for more than 9 months of each fellowship year
  • Implement their project in that same eligible country
  • Have a good command of English
  • Demonstrate strong dedication to positive environmental change and entrepreneurial spirit, including persistence, resilience, and determination
  • Have an existing project or strong idea that is truly planet-positive
  • Not work for Mercedes-Benz, and not have a parent or guardian who does

Fellowship Benefits

Financial Support

  • Project scholarships of up to €15,000 available at the end of Year One to advance project development
  • Cost-of-living stipend during Year Two (Acceleration Year)
  • Needs-based financial support for participation enabling items such as laptops or internet access

Training and Development

  • Innovation training through online modules
  • Community-based Local Hub gatherings
  • 1:1 mentoring and venture coaching
  • Skills-gap workshops during Year Two

Networking and Travel

  • International travel opportunities to Regional Summits (fully funded)
  • Global summits, expert workshops, and network events
  • Access to a global ecosystem of investors, accelerators, experts, climate scientists, and partners

Alumni Network

After completing the fellowship, alumni gain ongoing access to the global network, with opportunities including speaking at global events as an expert.

Program Structure

Year One: Foundational Innovation Program

The first year is a 12-month intensive program where fellows gain skills, networks, and knowledge to launch a market-tested prototype. This includes venture coaching, mentoring, and access to project scholarships.

Year Two: Acceleration Year

Fellows scale their ventures into sustainable impact projects. This phase includes deeper access to venture coaching, scaling mentors, skills-gap workshops, project scholarships, cost-of-living stipends, and connections through global events.

Application Process

The application process for the Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2027 involves the following steps:

  1. Visit the official webpage to access the application portal
  2. Complete the online application form with personal and project details
  3. Demonstrate your existing project or strong idea for a planet-positive solution
  4. Submit required documentation supporting your eligibility
  5. Await selection notification

Applications are assessed based on commitment to environmental change, entrepreneurial spirit, project viability, and alignment with program goals.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 31 January 2027, 23:59:59 Central European Time

Applications are currently open. Early application is advised to ensure full consideration.

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Official scholarship page: https://www.bevioneers.com

Funding Coverage

Fully funded fellowship including project scholarships up to €15,000, cost-of-living stipend in Year Two, travel and accommodation for program events, needs-based support for laptops/internet, and access to mentoring and venture coaching

Eligibility Criteria

Ages 18-28; resident of Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, or Zimbabwe; good English command; existing planet-positive project or strong idea; not employed by Mercedes-Benz or have parent/guardian employed there

Required Documents

Not specified in available research; applicants should check official webpage for required documentation

Application Process

Apply through official webpage; complete online application demonstrating environmental project or idea; submit supporting documentation; await selection outcome
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can apply as long as you reside in one of the eligible countries (Zimbabwe and South Africa are both on the list) and will live in an eligible country for more than 9 months of each fellowship year while implementing your project there. You may move between eligible countries during the program.
No. The fellowship is fully funded. Mercedes-Benz covers all program costs including travel, accommodation, and expenses for key program events. Additionally, needs-based financial support is available for items like laptops or internet access, and fellows can access project scholarships up to €15,000 and cost-of-living stipends.
You need either an existing project or a strong idea for a planet-positive solution in areas such as climate action, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, biodiversity conservation, waste reduction, sustainable mobility, or community environmental resilience. The project must be truly planet-positive as defined by the program.
The program does not publish acceptance rates. Selection is based on demonstrated dedication to environmental change, entrepreneurial spirit (persistence, resilience, determination), quality of your project idea, English proficiency, and alignment with program goals. Strong, well-developed project proposals with clear impact potential improve your prospects.
Yes. The program is designed part-time to work around work or university schedules. Year One requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month. The hybrid learning format combines online modules with in-person gatherings.
Upon completion, you join the beVisioneers Alumni Network with ongoing access to a global ecosystem of investors, accelerators, experts, climate scientists, and partners. Alumni unlock opportunities including speaking at global events as an expert and continued networking support for your project.

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