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Program Overview
beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is an environmental entrepreneurship program designed and implemented by The DO School Fellowships gGmbH and funded by Mercedes-Benz. Launched in 2023, the fellowship equips young people with tools, networks, and funding to implement and scale environmental projects.
The program runs for two years total. Year 1 is a 12-month intensive requiring minimum 24 hours monthly commitment. Year 2 is an acceleration phase for scaling ventures into sustainable impact projects.
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What You Receive
Fellows gain comprehensive support throughout their journey:
- Innovation training through online modules
- Community-based Local Hub gatherings
- International travel to Regional Summits
- Regular 1:1 mentoring and venture coaching
- Expert and peer support networks
- Project scholarships up to €15,000 after Year 1
- Cost-of-living stipend in Year 2
- Access to scaling mentors and skills-gap workshops
- Global summit participation and network events
Eligibility for Zimbabwe and SADC Applicants
Zimbabwe citizens and residents of SADC countries are explicitly eligible for this admissions round. The full eligible country list includes: South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, plus European nations, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Core requirements:
- Age 18-28 on application closing date (January 31, 2027)
- Turning 29 before or on this date disqualifies you
- Strong oral and written English proficiency
- Commitment to environmental project development
English assessment occurs through written application answers and an interview video—no separate language test required.
Program Structure
Year 1: Intensive Fellowship (12 Months)
The first year focuses on launching a market-tested prototype. Fellows complete online innovation modules, attend Local Hub gatherings, and receive continuous mentoring. The minimum time commitment is 24 hours per month. Successful completion unlocks project scholarships up to €15,000.
Year 2: Acceleration Year
Fellows who continue scale their ventures into sustainable impact projects. This phase includes deeper venture coaching, scaling mentors, skills-gap workshops, project scholarships, cost-of-living stipend, and sustained network connections through global summits and expert workshops.
Study Format and Location
The fellowship uses a hybrid delivery model:
- Primary delivery: E-learning and online modules
- In-person components: Local Hub gatherings and Regional Summits (international travel provided)
- Language: English throughout
- Nominal duration: 12 months intensive (with Year 2 acceleration)
The implementing organization, The DO School Fellowships gGmbH, is based in Hamburg, Germany, but fellows participate from their home countries with travel for summits.
Application Process
Applications for the 2027/28 fellowship year must be submitted by January 31, 2027, at 23:59:59 Central European Time.
Steps to apply:
- Visit the official website at bevisioneers.world
- Complete the online application form
- Submit written answers demonstrating English proficiency and project vision
- Record and submit an interview video
- Submit any additional required documentation
Selection assesses English proficiency, environmental project potential, and commitment to the fellowship requirements.
Why Zimbabwe and SADC Youth Should Apply
This fellowship specifically includes Zimbabwe and several African nations, recognizing the critical role young African leaders play in addressing climate change and environmental challenges. The hybrid format allows you to develop your venture while remaining in your community, with international exposure through funded travel to Regional Summits.
The €15,000 project scholarship and Year 2 cost-of-living stipend provide meaningful financial support rarely available to young African entrepreneurs without requiring relocation or full-time study abroad.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: January 31, 2027
- Fellowship year: 2027/28
- Program launch: 2023 (now in third cohort)
Official scholarship page: https://applications.bevisioneers.world/courses/course/11-bevisioneers-mercedes-benz-fellowship
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