Malaysia 2011

Dates: 12 September 2011

The GSEA (Global Student Entrepreneur Awards) is the premier global competition for high school, undergraduate and graduate students who own and operate businesses while attending college or university.  

What are the once-in-a-lifetime benefits of competing in the GSEA?

  •  Represent Malaysia! Be the face of Malaysian entrepreneurship! The national prize is a fully sponsored trip costing MYR 15,000 for the finalist to the Global Finals in the US!
  •  Free business coaching! Receive three months of invaluable mentorship from entrepreneurs who generate more than MYR 3 million in revenue annually.
  •  Competition! Improve your ability to communicate the value of your business to outshine your competition.
  •  Expanded networks! Enjoy high-level networking with other student entrepreneurs, and with entrepreneurs who generate more than MYR 3 million in annual revenue.
  •  Media exposure! Get local and national media attention for you and your business.
  •  Business resources! Compete for the US$10,000 cash prize at the Global Finals, plus tens of thousands of in-kind prizes. The total value of prizes is valued at more than US$150,000.


NOMINATION AND COMPETITION PROCESS

What are the important dates for GSEA Malaysia? 

  • Ongoing: Accepting nominations for student entrepreneurs at http://www.gsea.org/nominate. 
  • May 20: Applications from student entrepreneurs due 
  • June 15: Top 11 students selected 
  • September 12: National GSEA Competition 
  • November 17-19: Global GSEA Finals during Global Entrepreneur Week
     

What are the components of the application?

Please send complete applications to inquiries@gseamalaysia.org by 20 May at 11:59 p.m. (UTC+8).

Please send your e-mail with the subject title of “[First Name][Last Name], [University], [Business Name]”, e.g. “Simon Fraser, UPM, Boleh Sdn Bhd”.

Application Components
1) 3-minute YouTube Video Your 3-minute video needs to introduce:

  1. You as an entrepreneur
  2. Your business
    • Purpose for your business
    • Financial performance
  3. Lessons learned
  4. Growth and future plans for yourself and your business
2) Application Form Please fill in the application form via the link below.
3) Financial Statements Submit a copy of your company’s most recent tax return to verify revenues. Also, please submit a signed statement from your accountant confirming your revenue for the most recent year-end. This can be signed by the employee who is primarily responsible for carrying out accounting tasks for your company. Please download the template for revenue verification below.


Downloads

Fact Sheet

Application Form

Revenue Verification Form


Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards process, please contact us via any of the contact information listed below. 

E-Mail: inquiries@gseamalaysia.org
Phone: +6012-682 1097
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/GSEA-Malaysia/110270882351467