Mercedes Benz BeVisioneers Fellowships 2026-2027 Seeking New Applications
If you’ve been waiting for a real, global-scale opportunity to turn your environmental idea into action, this is your moment. Cohort 4 of beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship is now open, with 1,000 Fellows set to begin their journey in May 2026. Backed by Mercedes-Benz and delivered by The DO School, this fellowship is built for young changemakers who want to solve environmental problems — not just talk about them — and who are ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
What sets beVisioneers apart is that this is not a short course or a symbolic title — it’s a multi-year, hands-on fellowship designed to take your environmental concept from vision to execution. Fellows receive award-winning training in innovation and sustainability, a 12-month intensive phase with a flexible commitment of about 24 hours per month, and continuous access to venture coaches, 1:1 mentors, and expert guidance. The experience is strengthened through Local Hub gatherings, a Regional Summit, and entry into a long-term global community of environmental leaders. And for those ready to scale, Fellows can become eligible for project development scholarships of up to €20,000 after the first year, turning ideas into funded action.
This opportunity is built for motivated young people who care deeply about the planet and are ready to lead change where it matters most. Applicants must be 16–28 years old, live in one of the participating countries, and demonstrate strong spoken and written English skills. No prior entrepreneurial experience is required — passion, commitment, and a genuine drive to tackle a real environmental or sustainability challenge are what matter most. Whether your idea focuses on climate action, biodiversity, waste reduction, clean energy, or community resilience, this fellowship is designed to help you grow it into something that lasts.
The application process is crafted to understand your potential, not just your background, and takes about 30–40 minutes to complete. It includes a written section covering your story, your environmental idea, and your learning goals, followed by a short video interview — a recorded response of up to three minutes explaining the challenge you want to tackle. An optional financial support section is available for those who need it. Applications without the video interview are not considered, so preparation is key. Interested candidates can apply online at https://applications.bevisioneers.world/news/new/50-cohort-4-applications-open-now.
With applications now officially open and the fellowship set to kick off in May 2026, beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship – Cohort 4 stands out as one of the most powerful platforms for young people who want to move from intention to impact. If you’re ready to lead environmental change on a global stage, this is the opportunity that turns your vision into action.
