Deadline: 12th January 2025
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 environmental projects for a sustainable planet.
Regardless of your background, this fellowship provides you with the training, mentoring, and resources necessary to bring your planet-positive projects to life.
As a participant, you’ll embark on a multi-year Fellowship journey, starting with a 12-month intensive, fully-funded program that equips you with the skills, resources and connections to bring an eco-innovation idea to reality. You receive award-winning innovation training through online modules, community-based Local Hub gatherings, a Regional Summit, regular access to venture coaches, 1:1 mentoring, and 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 to advance your project’s development.
Years 2 and 3 of our fellowship programming expand on the first 12 months through tailored support based on your project stage. If your project stage is advanced enough in year 2, you can access our Pioneer Launchpad, a program that equips you for greater venture independence; if you are still refining your project, you can access online and in-person venture learning, leadership development, and network building opportunities. At the end of the second year, fellows at the appropriate stage have another opportunity to access project scholarships and join the Pioneer Launchpad. Those who have already completed the Launchpad are exposed to new opportunities to continue building their projects and planet-positive work.
Financial Support
You may qualify for financial support and be supported during the first 12-months if you are considered economically disadvantaged. Our definition of this is based on guidelines from the World Bank’s Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP), which divides countries into four income groups and sets poverty lines.
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.
If this describes your situation AND you have completed the application for financial support described below, you can receive assistance to help improve your fellowship experience.
We’re here to make sure that everyone can participate fully in the fellowship!
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
You can choose to receive only the Financial support for LIVING COSTS or both LIVING COSTS and ONLINE ACCESS support.
All financial support amounts are adjusted based on the purchasing power/cost of living in your country. If you successfully apply for financial support and are accepted into the fellowship program, you will receive monthly payments directly to your bank account.
Eligibility
- 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):
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