Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2026

The Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship Program 2026 is now accepting applications from young innovators passionate about solving environmental issues in their local communities and beyond.

📖 About Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship

Designed and implemented by The DO School Fellowships and funded by Mercedes-Benz, the beVisioneers Fellowship launched in 2023. It aims to equip thousands of young people worldwide with the tools and resources to implement environmental projects for a sustainable planet.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 17, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
• Category: Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded, Grants

🎁 Benefits of Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship

Participants in the fellowship will enjoy the following benefits:

• 1:1 Mentoring
• A 24-hour per month commitment, making it easy to fit into your existing work or university schedule
• Venture coaching to help your projects take shape and accelerate
• Opportunities to apply for financial support to enable participation in the fellowship based on a needs assessment
• Opportunities to win project scholarships of up to €20,000 to grow your projects and make an impact
• A hybrid learning experience, allowing you to meet with experts and other Fellows at global events
• Travel, accommodation, and expenses paid for key fellowship program events

✅ Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be 16-28 years old and reside in one of the participating countries (and remain in one of the participating countries for the duration of the fellowship)
• Have a good oral and written command of English
• No previous entrepreneurial experience required — just passion and drive to help build a sustainable future

📝 Application Date and Process

The application process consists of three sections and takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete:

1️⃣ Written Application

Applicants must provide:

• Basic information about themselves and contact details
• Their passion and project idea for the environmental challenge they want to tackle
• Their learning and financial needs
• A Self-Assessment Test
• A scanned copy of their passport or national ID card

2️⃣ Video Interview

Applicants will record a three-minute-long interview via the application platform, discussing the environmental challenge they are passionate about and their idea to address it. Applications without a recorded interview video will not be considered.

3️⃣ Financial Support Application (Optional)

For those requesting financial assistance to participate in the fellowship, the following is required:

• Reference Request: Provide two reference people (non-family members who are employed) to testify to your living situation. References will be submitted electronically.
• Income Declaration: Provide accurate and complete information about your/your household’s yearly income from 2024 directly in the application form.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is January 25, 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship.
• Apply for the fellowship here.

Take this opportunity to make a difference in your community and contribute to a sustainable future! 🌱

• 1:1 Mentoring
• Only a 24-hour per month commitment — easy to fit into your existing work or university schedule!
• Venture coaching to help your projects take shape and accelerate
• Opportunities to apply for financial support to enable participation in the Fellowship based on a needs assessment
• Opportunities to win project scholarships for up to €20,000 to grow your projects and make impact
• A hybrid learning experience, allowing you to meet with experts and other Fellows at global events
• Travel, accommodation and expenses paid for, for key Fellowship program events