Mercedes Benz beVisioneers Fellowship 2027

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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027
• Study LevelInternship , Training
• SponsorMercedes-Benz Group AG
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

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.

Requirements

• 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. 
   
• Reside in one of the following countries:
  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 ??.

• Not work for, or have a parent or guardian who works for Mercedes-Benz

Selection Process

The application process helps us identify the ambitious, inventive, and resourceful young people who are ready to make a real difference. It’s a competitive selection, and through your application, we want to understand your potential and how we can support you in making the most of the Fellowship. There are three sections to the application which takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. 

1. The first section is the written application and requires;

• a) Basic information about yourself and contact information
• b) Your passion and project idea for the environmental challenge you want to tackle
• c) Your learning and financial needs
• d) Self-Assessment Test 
• e) A scanned copy of your passport or national ID card

2. The second section is where you record yourself on video; 

Via our application platform, you will record a three-minute-long interview about the environmental challenge you are passionate about and your idea to address it. We will not consider applications without a recorded interview video.

3. The final section is an application for Financial Support, which is optional and only for those who request financial assistance to participate in the fellowship. If you choose to apply for financial support, we need to confirm that you are eligible. Therefore, we ask you to provide the following:

• a) Reference Request – We are asking you to provide two reference people who can testify to your living situation. These people must be employed and cannot be family members. You will request the reference electronically by providing the referee’s email address. The referee will then receive a link to submit the reference on your behalf.
• b) Income Declaration –You will need to provide your/your household’s yearly income from 2024 by providing accurate and complete information about your monthly income sources directly in the application form.

Application Documents

• Reference Request – We are asking you to provide two reference people who can testify to your living situation. These people must be employed and cannot be family members. You will request the reference electronically by providing the referee’s email address. The referee will then receive a link to submit the reference on your behalf.
• Income Declaration –You will need to provide your/your household’s yearly income from 2024 by providing accurate and complete information about your monthly income sources directly in the application form.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Mercedes Benz webpage.