Bevisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2027

Applications are open for the next cohort of beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship , a fellowship supporting young people developing environmental solutions.

Designed and implemented by The DO School Fellowships and funded by Mercedes-Benz , beVisioneers was launched in 2023 to equip young people with the tools, resources, skills and networks needed to implement and scale environmental projects.

Job Summary

• Employer: The DO School Fellowships gGmbH
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Environmental Innovation
• Closing Date: 2027-01-31

Key Responsibilities

• During the first 12 months, Fellows develop the skills, knowledge and networks required to launch a market-tested prototype.
• Participants receive access to venture coaching, mentoring, innovation training and project support.
• During the Acceleration Year, Fellows focus on scaling their ventures into sustainable impact projects addressing environmental challenges.
• Fellows gain deeper access to: Venture coaching, Scaling mentors, Skills-gap workshops, Project scholarships, Cost-of-living support, Global summits, Expert workshops, Network events.

Requirements

• Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old on 31 January 2027 , the application closing date.
• Candidates should have either: An environmental project or prototype already in development; or A strong planet-positive idea and readiness to build it.
• Only residents of the following countries will be considered during this admissions round: 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 .
• Applicants should therefore have a good written and spoken command of English. English proficiency will be assessed through applicants' written application responses and interview video.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: applications.bevisioneers.world