Welcome to the TBS Graduates Scholar Hunt: Investing in visionaries!

Get ready to embark on a journey of innovation, creativity, and excellence.
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Important Dates

Application Submission Deadline

November 30

Announcement of Round 1 Results

Will Announce Soon

Presentation Round

Will Announce Soon

Winner Announcement

Will Announce Soon

About TBS Graduates Scholar Hunt

The TBS Graduates Scholar Hunt is a scholarship program initiated by The Business Standard and aimed at recognising and supporting outstanding students from different disciplines.

Mission:
To empower and reward exceptional student talent by promoting new ideas and creating opportunities.

Vision:
To create a platform that nurtures visionary minds, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, connects students with industry experts and shapes a generation of forward-thinking leaders who will shape the future across diverse industries.

Scholarship Details

Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit  with groundbreaking business idea!

Sustainable Design Competition
Shape the future of sustainable living!

Energy-Saving Idea Competition
Engineer the future with energy saving ideas!

How to Participate:
For a shot at the scholarship, submit your original ideas, designs, or robotic creations by filling the virtual form on our website. Our jury of experts will evaluate your submissions based on creativity, feasibility, and impact.

Why Participate?

  • Gain recognition for your exceptional skills and innovative ideas.
  • Connect with industry leaders, experts to expand your horizons.
  • Secure a TK 1 lakh scholarship to fuel your academic journey and future endeavours.
  • Hone your skills through constructive feedback from professionals.

Please see this document for rules & guidelines.

Competition Categories

Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and pitch groundbreaking business ideas. Your innovation and strategic thinking could win you the opportunity of a lifetime.

Who can apply?

  • Undergraduate students from recognised universities in Bangladesh.
  • Majoring in any department of Business Administration.
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.75.

What would you pitch?

  • An original and innovative product idea that demonstrates entrepreneurial potential.
  • Address a real-world problem through the idea.
  • Pitch must include:
    1. comprehensive description of the product idea
    2. market relevance
    3. target audience
    4. potential impact
    5. budget outlining
    6. required resources
    7. projected revenue and expenditure plan

Documentation: In the first round, applicants need to submit the following:

  • Proposal outlining their Business concept (not exceeding 1000 words).
  • Relevant diagrams, chart, graph, and financial calculations.

Participation Process
Round 1: Entrepreneurship Pitch

  • Submit entrepreneurship pitches online through the official competition website.
  • Encompass a thorough description of the product idea, relevance to the market, target audience, highlighting potential implications, budget, resources, and forecasted breakdown of revenue and expenses.
  • Experts will review the submitted pitches based on the novelty and viability of their ideas.
  • Certain number of selected pitches will proceed to the second round.

Round 2: Presentation Round

  • Develop:
    1. detailed business model
    2. prototype or mock-up of product
    3. budget outlining the required resources
    4. forecast projected revenue and expenditure plan
  • Business model must cover:
    1. market analysis
    2. competitive landscape
    3. marketing strategy
    4. distribution channels
    5. potential challenges
  • Present business plans in front of a jury.
  • Question-and-answer session to assess depth of understanding of the project.

Winner Selection
The jury will evaluate the presentations based on factors such as innovation, market potential, feasibility, clarity of communication, and the ability to address questions.

Scholarship Award
The winner of the competition will be awarded an educational scholarship of TK1 lakh to support their academic journey in the field of Business Administration.
Important Dates:
Application Submission Deadline: November 30
Announcement of Round 1 Results: Will Announce Soon
Presentation Round: Will Announce Soon
Winner Announcement: Will Announce Soon

Shape the future of sustainable living through innovative architectural designs.

Who can apply? 

  • Undergraduate students from recognised universities in Bangladesh.
  • Majoring in any discipline of Architecture.
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.75.

What would you pitch?

  • Sustainable design solution that is both eco-friendly and energy-efficient.
  • Designs can be solutions for reducing environmental impact.
  • Promoting sustainable practices.
  • Address a significant social or structural problem in Bangladesh through the design.
  • The structure design is not limited to living space. It can also include bridges, infrastructure, shelter, social structures, monuments, recreation centers etc.

Documentation: In the first round, applicants need to submit the following:

  • Proposal outlining sustainable design concept (not exceeding 1000 words).
  • Relevant diagrams, sketches, or visuals to illustrate their design idea.
  • Brief explanation of how the design addresses a specific social or structural challenge.

Participation Process
Round 1: Sustainable Design Idea Submission

  • Submit design proposals online through the official competition website.
  • Include:
    1. clear description of the sustainable design idea
    2. diagrams, sketches, or visuals
    3. potential impact
  • Experts will review the submissions based on innovation, feasibility, sustainability, and relevance to addressing local challenges.
  • The top submissions will advance to the second round.

Round 2: Presentation Round

  • Shortlisted participants will be required to create a detailed presentation.
  • The presentation must include:
    1. 3D model of the sustainable design
    2. process of function
    3. impact on society
    4. budget estimation
    5. additional relevant details
  • Question-and-answer session to assess the depth of understanding.

Winner Selection
Designs will be judged based on their creativity, practicality, eco-friendliness, energy efficiency, and potential social impact.

Scholarship Award
The winner of the competition will be awarded an educational scholarship of TK1 lakh to support their academic journey in the field of Architecture.

Important Dates:
Application Submission Deadline: November 30
Announcement of Round 1 Results: Will Announce Soon
Presentation Round: Will Announce Soon
Winner Announcement: Will Announce Soon

Engineer the future with energy saving ideas!

Who can apply?

  • Undergraduate students from recognised universities in Bangladesh.
  • Majoring in any discipline of degrees in various engineering and technology, like:
    1. Electrical Engineering
    2. Mechanical Engineering
    3. Materials Science and Engineering
    4. Chemical Engineering
    5. Environmental Engineering
    6. Sustainable Energy Engineering
    7. Computer Science (for software-based energy-saving solutions)
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.75.

What would you pitch?

  • Design and build a functional prototype of an energy-saving device or service.
  • Focus on conserving electricity for consumers at a very low price.
  • Use readily available materials to ensure feasibility and affordability.
  • Concept paper must include:
    1. Description of the device and its functionality.
    2. List of materials used, with explanations of their selection.
    3. Schematics, diagrams, and any necessary technical drawings.
    4. Step-by-step assembly instructions.
    5. Explanation of how the device conserves electricity.

Documentation: In the first round, applicants need to submit the following:

  • A written proposal outlining their concept (not exceeding 1000 words).
  • Relevant diagrams, sketches, or visuals to illustrate their design idea.
  • A brief explanation of how the design addresses a specific challenge.

Participation Process
Round 1: Energy Saving Idea Submission

  • Submit design proposals online through the official competition website.
    Include:

    1. clear description of the idea
    2. diagrams, sketches, blueprint or visuals
    3. potential impact
    4. mechanical and electronic components,
    5. budget estimation
  • A panel of experts will review the submissions based on innovation, feasibility, energy-saving potential, affordability, and quality of documentation.
  • The top submissions will advance to the second round.

Round 2: Presentation of Prototype and Proposal

  • Present their built device or service proposals to a jury panel.
  • Showcase ideas’ capabilities with functional prototype.
  • Explain:
    1. device and its functionality
    2. materials used, with explanations of their selection
    3. step-by-step assembly instructions
    4. how the device conserves electricity
    5. total cost to manufacture the device at scale
    6. how it’s an affordable solution for the masses
    7. breakdown of the budget
  • The jury panel will evaluate the presentations and choose the winner based on a combination of innovation, technical excellence, feasibility, and presentation skills.

Scholarship Award
The winning team will receive an educational scholarship of TK1 lakh to support their academic journey in the field of Engineering and Technology.

Important Dates:
Application Submission Deadline: November 30
Announcement of Round 1 Results: Will Announce Soon
Presentation Round: Will Announce Soon
Winner Announcement: Will Announce Soon

How to Participate

For a shot at the scholarship, submit your original ideas, designs, or robotic creations by filling the virtual form on our website. Our jury of experts will evaluate your submissions based on creativity, feasibility, and impact.

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