Change Makers (Monash Malaysia)

Monash Change Makers Competition Looking to make a mark in society? Let's work towards that, one idea at a time! Sign up now!

Date

Friday, 12 September 2025 to Saturday, 13 December 2025

Participation

Virtual via social media content creation and physical attendance during the award ceremony

Turn your ideas into impact!

Join in the fun alongside the School of Pathways and Immersion for an exciting new competition designed to challenge your creativity, critical thinking, and sense of purpose. Create a social media post showing how you and your friends are driving positive change for the planet, your community, or everyday life. Stand a chance to win attractive prizes while making your voice heard on the issues that matter most.

A note to future changemakers

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community or creating a more sustainable world? Here’s your chance to turn ideas into real impact!

Inspired by our new Diploma of Business, this competition offers an immersive introduction to the world of business with a strong focus on Quality Education, Thriving Communities, Sustainability, and Inspiring Future Changemakers, all in line with our Momentum Now initiatives.

It’s a glimpse into how business can be a force for good. And if you’ve ever wondered how a business degree could shape a better future, for you and for the world, this is the perfect way to begin.

✅ Register now!

Sign up here for a chance to win these exciting prizes 🔽

GRAND PRIZE

Cash Prize of RM1000

FIRST RUNNER-UP

Cash Prize of RM800

SECOND RUNNER-UP

Cash Prize of RM500

SPECIAL COMMENDATION (Most creative idea)

Cash Prize of RM200

Key Dates

Important Information

Terms and conditions

• Each team is permitted to submit only one (1) entry.
• Multiple entries or submissions posted across different accounts will result in disqualification.
• Follow @monashmalaysia @mum_pathwaysandimmersion
• Post your entry with hashtags #MonashMalaysia #PathwaysandImmersion #MonashMalaysiaDiploma #MonashDiplomaOfBusiness
• Only ONE original post will be evaluated, but participants may reshare their submission on Instagram stories or other platforms.
• If a winning team is absent, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to the next eligible team as determined by the judges.

Eligibility

• Malaysian high school students aged 17 and below (Form 3–5 / Year 9–11).

How to join

• Form a team (2-5 members)
• Register your team via the 'sign-up' link.
• Create and post your content relevant to the theme on Instagram Reels.

Instructions for participants

STEP 1: Create your reel

• Create a 15 - 30 second Instagram reel that represents your business ideas for positive environmental or social change on one (1) of the following topics, align with the Momentum Now's initiative:

• Protecting Animals/Wildlife
• Saving The Environment
• Gender Equality
• Supporting disadvantaged and marginalised communities

• Your reel should include:

• A short introduction (why is the issue important to you?) - 5 to 6 seconds
• Your proposal (what would you like to do to address the issue?) - 5 to 7 seconds
• Your plans (what do you need to do to make your proposal happen) - 5 to 7 seconds
• Your goals/hopes for the future (what do you think the future will be like if we can solve this issue?) - 5 to 7 seconds

• Here are some useful tips to help you get started.

• Don’t be afraid to be creative! It doesn’t matter if the product/service you have in mind doesn’t exist yet. Dream big!
• Think about how to make your video appealing to a general audience. Use graphics, visuals, and accompanying audio to get your point across effectively
• Most importantly, have fun with it!

STEP 2: Post your reel!

• Upload your reel on Instagram using a single account
• Include a short caption to your reel by filling in the blanks:

• We are (your team’s name) from (the name of your School) of (the State your School is located in), and we believe in (your issue) through (your proposal)
• SAMPLE CAPTION A: “We are Team Equality from Sekolah Kebangsaan ABC of Kuala Lumpur, and we believe in supporting refugee communities through equal education opportunities!
• SAMPLE CAPTION B: “We are Team SKABC from Sekolah Kebangsaan ABC of Kuching, Sarawak, and we believe in saving the environment through designing vertical gardens for skyscraper buildings!

STEP 3: Follow and Tag Us!

• Follow and Tag BOTH our official Instagram accounts in the captions:

• @monashmalaysia
• @mum_pathwaysandimmersion

And

• Use the following hashtags in the captions:

• #MonashMalaysia
• #PathwaysandImmersion
• #MonashMalaysiaDiploma
• #MonashDiplomaOfBusiness

STEP 4: Attend the Award Ceremony on 13 December 2025 at Monash University Malaysia.

Contact us

For more information, do send over your enquiries to syahmi.azhad@monash.edu