Funded by Mercedes-Benz and implemented by The Do School, the beVisioneers fellowship program aims to make a positive and lasting impact on the environment by identifying promising young innovators from around the world, irrespective of background, and providing them with the training, mentoring, expert support and funding to realize their local projects for sustainable action.
In the short term, beVisioneers aims to establish a viable 12-month intensive fellowship program, starting in 2023 with a cohort of 100 diverse, young innovators, 80 percent of whom succeed in launching their projects for sustainable action by the end of the intensive period. The three-year goal of the program is to ramp up to 1000 new fellows per year, with 80 percent of them launching projects with measurable environmental impact.
About Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz, commonly referred to as Mercedes and sometimes as Benz, is a German luxury and commercial vehicle automotive brand established in 1926. Mercedes-Benz AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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beVisioneers Fellowship Mentorship Program
Aim and Benefits of beVisioneers Fellowship Mentorship Program
At beVisioneers, you can qualify for financial support if
1. Your income is below the average income in your country, OR
2. The average income in your country is lower than the poverty line, based on the World Bank’s standards.
Types of Financial Support
There are 2 types of financial support that you have the option to apply for
1. Financial support for LIVING COSTS
- This support covers a basic income equivalent to 24 hours of work, adjusted to the cost of living in your country
- It also includes funds for local transportation to attend in-person meet-ups
2. Financial support for ONLINE ACCESS
- This support helps cover costs for internet access and technical equipment
- It ensures you have what you need to participate in the virtual aspects of the program
- You can use these funds for things like internet data, cables, electricity, a laptop, or repairs
- Note: It is IMPORTANT to agree to the terms of acceptance of this type of financial support – You must upload receipts to verify your purchases
Requirements for beVisioneers Fellowship Mentorship Program Qualification
What are the selection criteria?
- Be between the ages of 16 and 28 at the time of applying (Only applicants who were born between January 13, 1996 and October 14, 2008 will be considered.)
- 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 (citizenship is not required):
Albania ??, Andorra ??, Åland Islands ??, Austria ??, Belgium ??, Bosnia and Herzegovina ??, Bulgaria ??, Chile ??, Costa Rica ??, Croatia ??, Cyprus ??, Czechia ??, Denmark ??, Estonia ??, Faroe Islands ??, Finland ??, France ??, Germany ??, Gibraltar ??, Greece ??, Guernsey ??, Hong Kong ??, Hungary ??, Iceland ??, India ??, Indonesia ??, Ireland ??, Italy ??, Japan ??, Jersey ??, Kenya ??, Kosovo ??, Latvia ??, Liechtenstein ??, Lithuania ??, Luxembourg ??, Malta ??, Malaysia ??, Mexico ??, Monaco ??, Montenegro ??, North Macedonia ??, Netherlands ??, Norway ??, Panama ??, Poland ??, Portugal ??, Romania ??, Rwanda ??, San Marino ??, Serbia ??, Singapore ??, Slovakia ??, Slovenia ??, South Africa ??, South Korea ??, Spain ??, Svalbard and Jan Mayen ??, Sweden ??, Switzerland ??, Tanzania ??, Thailand ??, Turkey ??, Uganda ??, United Kingdom ??, United States ??, and Zimbabwe ??
- Not work for, or have a parent or guardian who works for Mercedes-Benz
Interview date, Process and Venue for beVisioneers Fellowship Mentorship Program
To apply for financial support, please follow these steps
STEP 1 – Prepare your income information
1. Calculate your income for 2023
- If you share income with others (like parents, a sibling or a spouse)
- Add up your income plus the income of the people you share with
Eg. If you and your spouse both earn money, combine both incomes
- If you do NOT share income with others
- Use only your own income
Eg. If you live alone or with roommates but don’t share money, use just your income
2. Collect proof of income
- If you have access to bank account statements//or can get access
- Get bank transaction records showing income for the last three months
- If you do NOT have access to bank statements/can NOT get access provide
- Fill out the Income Declaration Form provided
STEP 2 – Provide household details
3. Count the number of people in your household
- If you share income
- Count everyone you share money with
Eg. You, your mother, and your father = 3 people
- If you do NOT share income
- Count only yourself
Eg. Just you = 1 person
4. Note your household income
- Use the total income from Step 1
- This shows how much money supports your household
STEP 3 – Inform us about expected income changes
5. Report expected income reduction (If any)
- If your income will go down because of the fellowship commitment
- Estimate how much less you will earn
- Explain briefly why it will decrease
Eg. “I will earn $200 less per month because I will reduce my working hours.”
STEP 4 – Provide a testimonial person
6. Choose a testimonial person
- Someone who can confirm your living situation
- Requirements for the testimonial person
- Must be employed
- Cannot be a family member
Eg. Teacher, employer, community leader
7. Have the testimonial person complete the form
- Give them the testimonial form provided
- They should fill it out and sign it
STEP 5 – Review and submit Your application
Friendly tip: Copy this section below and put it on your bedroom wall/your fridge/your bathroom mirror/your daily planner so that you can remember to come back to it and check off all these items until your application has been submitted!
- Double-check all information
- Make sure all forms are filled out correctly.
- Ensure all information is accurate
- Attach all required documents
- Income proof (bank records or income declaration form).
- Completed and signed testimonial form
- Submit your application
- Send all documents before the deadline.
- Follow the submission instructions provided by beVisioneers.
Remember
- Be honest and accurate with all information.
- If you have questions, contact the beVisioneers support team for help.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025How to Apply
For more details, visit Mercedes-Benz Fellowship webpage
