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[ OPENING PAGE ] of MyTiger Values Art Competition & Exhibition 2026

The 9th Edition is Now Open for all Students!

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN ATTRACTIVE PRIZES!

3 MARCH TO 20 APRIL 2026 (MONDAY, 11.59PM GMT +8)

Background

  • The MyTIGER Values is an art and design competition initiated by Maybank Foundation since 2018 in conjunction with the Global Tiger Day, which is celebrated annually on July 29 with the intention of raising awareness about Tiger Conservation efforts.

  • This year marks the 9th edition of the MyTIGER Values Art Competition (MTVAC), reaffirming our continued commitment to nurturing the arts as a meaningful platform for expression, advocacy and nation building.

    Anchored on Maybank Foundation’s three core pillars — Empowering Education, Community Empowerment and Environmental Diversity — MTVAC continues to champion the role of art as a vehicle for dialogue, awareness and positive societal impact. Through this platform, we empower young artists not only to showcase their talents, but to use art as a powerful medium to contribute meaningfully to society and the planet.

  • The foundation of the MyTIGER Values Art Competition is based on Maybank’s T.I.G.E.R. core values — Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Excellence and efficiency, and Relationship building, and in support of the 12 out 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aims to end poverty, promote planetary health and ensure that communities can enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The focused goals are namely; no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, and life on land.

Competition Details

Who is eligible to participate?

School Category
  • Open to all students of public schools, private schools, international schools and equivalent institutions aged 7 to 17 years old (Standard 1 to Standard 6 (or equivalent) for primary school) & (Form 1 to Form 5 (or equivalent) for secondary school)

University/Higher Learning Institution Category
  • Open to all higher learning institution students in Malaysia regardless of programs in both public and private institutions. This also includes students studying for STPM, Pre University, Foundation, Local Matriculation or their equivalent in schools aged 18 and above.

Submission Categories

The Competition for School Category is divided into two (2) categories:

  • Primary School: for students aged 7-12 years old, enrolling in Standard 1 to Standard 6 (or equivalent)
  • Secondary School: for students aged 13-17 years old, enrolling in Form 1 to Form 5 (or equivalent).

The Competition for University/Higher Learning Institution Category is divided into three (3) categories:

  • Photo Imaging
  • Illustration
  • Sequential Art (which encompass single to eight-panel editorial cartoons/comics)

How to submit?

  • Download and print the official template through here.
    If participant opts to use digital colouring, the official template has to be downloaded through our QR code and to ensure that the artwork size must be in A3 or 29.7 x 42cm.
  • Refer to the sample of artwork submission below to ensure your artwork is complete before submitting.
  • Colour your mask and design the template background whole-fully based on any of the Maybank T.I.G.E.R. core values (Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Excellence and efficiency, Relationship building) or a combination thereof. Please do not leave any empty or uncoloured space within the given template.
  • Artwork must be produced in A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) paper size.
  • Submit a (preferred resolution is: 300dpi JPEG) of your artwork via our Submission Form by 20 April 2026 (Monday, 11.59pm GMT+8)
  • Participants are allowed to send a maximum of three artworks.
  • Download and print the official template through here.
    If participant opts to use digital colouring, the official template has to be downloaded through our QR code and to ensure that the artwork size must be in A3 or 29.7 x 42cm.
  • Refer to the sample of artwork submission below to ensure your artwork is complete before submitting.
  • Colour your mask and design the given template background whole-fully based on any of the Maybank T.I.G.E.R. core values (Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Excellence and efficiency, Relationship building) or a combination thereof, with a focus on achieving the 12 SDGs. Please do not leave any empty or uncoloured space within the given template.
  • Artwork must be produced in A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) paper size.
  • Submit a high resolution image (preferred resolution is: 300dpi JPEG) of your artwork via our Submission Form by 20 April 2026 (Monday, 11.59pm GMT+8)
  • Participants are allowed to send a maximum of three artworks.
  • Submit a high resolution image of artwork (300 dpi JPEG) via our Submission Form by by 20 April 2026 (Monday, 11.59pm GMT+8)
  • Artwork produced must be within the stipulated size of A1 (84.1cm x 59.4cm) paper size.
  • Participants must submit their artwork in digital format. Along with the submission, each participant must provide a statement or rationale of up to 200 words on their work, including their name, contact details and title of the artwork.
    • The Maybank T.I.G.E.R. values are; Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Excellence and efficiency, and Relationship building.
    • The 12 out of 17 SDGs are; no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, and life on land.
  • Each participant is allowed to submit a maximum of three works for one category or one for each category, or a combination of any chosen category so long that the maximum number of artwork submission is equivalent to a maximum of three (3) artworks per participant.

Judging Criteria

A panel of judges appointed by Maybank Foundation, together with Maybank representatives, will evaluate all eligible submissions and select the Winners for each age group series and category based on the criteria outlined below; please refer to the prize details set out below for the respective categories and the corresponding number of winners.

  • Creativity and effectiveness in interpreting and presenting the Maybank T.I.G.E.R. core values (one criterion for primary school) plus a focus on achieving the 12 SDGs (2 criteria for secondary school), within the given art template. As for the University and Higher Learning Institution series, Winners selection will be made based on participants’ creativity to effectively interpret and/or present any of the Maybank T.I.G.E.R. core values or a combination thereof, with a focus on achieving the 12 SDGs, through any of the chosen three categories.
    • The Maybank TIGER values are; Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Excellence and efficiency, and Relationship building.
    • The 12 out of 17 SDGs are; no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, and life on land.
  • Levels of skillfulness and overall finishing of the artwork.

By participating in this Competition, participants hereby expressly agree to be bound by these rules and regulations and any decisions made by the judges, Maybank and Maybank Foundation are final and bindin

Prizes

Category

Prizes

Primary School Students

1st Place: RM3000 cash prize + Certificate

2nd Place: RM2000 cash prize + Certificate

3rd Place: RM1000 cash prize + Certificate

Secondary School Students

1st Place: RM3000 cash prize + Certificate

2nd Place: RM2000 cash prize + Certificate

3rd Place: RM1000 cash prize + Certificate

Jury’s Special Prize

3 x RM250 cash prize + Certificate

3 x RM250 cash prize + Certificate (Secondary School)

3 x RM250 cash prize + Certificate (Primary School PPKI)

3 x RM250 cash prize + Certificate (Secondary School PPKI)

Category

Prizes

Illustration

1st Place: RM6000 cash prize + Certificate

2nd Place: RM4000 cash prize + Certificate

3rd Place: RM2000 cash prize + Certificate

Photo Imaging

1st Place: RM6000 cash prize + Certificate

2nd Place: RM4000 cash prize + Certificate

3rd Place: RM2000 cash prize + Certificate

Sequential Art

1st Place: RM6000 cash prize + Certificate

2nd Place: RM4000 cash prize + Certificate

3rd Place: RM2000 cash prize + Certificate

Jury’s Special Prize

9 x RM500 cash prize + Certificate

All winners shall receive notification to attend the official Prize Giving Ceremony, to be held at a venue in Kuala Lumpur, within the month of May 2026, for the presentation of their respective prizes. Notification will be sent via email, phone call or both.

Selected artworks will be printed and framed by Maybank and Maybank Foundation for the MyTIGER Values Art Exhibition 2026, which will be opened for public viewing from 15 to 31 May 2026 at a venue in Kuala Lumpur. Any changes of the exhibition date will be formally notified to all selected participants.

By participating in this Competition, participants agree to be bound by the rules and regulations stipulated in the Competition’s Full Contest Guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have questions about partnering with Maybank Foundation for BSAS 2027? Find out more about the programme, application requirements and selection process below.

A. About BSAS 2027

  1. What is the Balai Seni Art Series (BSAS)?
    The Balai Seni Art Series (BSAS) is a Maybank Foundation initiative that supports the development and appreciation of arts and culture through programmes that nurture artistic talent, preserve cultural heritage and create meaningful opportunities for arts and cultural practitioners and communities.

  1. What programmes are open for applications under BSAS 2027?
    Organisations may apply to partner with Maybank Foundation under any of the following programmes:

        • MyTIGER Values Art Competition (MTVAC)
        • Cultural Art Showcase and Bazaar (CASB)
        • Maybank Foundation Artist Fellowship Programme (MFAFP)
        • New Arts & Culture Programme – an open-concept programme for proposed arts and culture initiatives. 

  1. Can an organisation apply for more than one programme?
    Yes. Organisations may apply for one, multiple or all four programmes. A separate proposal, including the proposed approach, implementation plan and budget, must be submitted for each programme applied for.

B. Eligibility and Requirements

  1. Who is eligible to apply?
    Registered organisations with relevant experience and capabilities in arts, culture or creative programme delivery across ASEAN are invited to apply. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to develop, manage and deliver programmes aligned with the objectives of the selected BSAS programme.

  2. Can organisations based outside Malaysia apply?
    Yes. Eligible organisations from ASEAN Member States may apply. Organisations outside Malaysia should submit the equivalent legal registration or establishment documents recognised in their respective countries.

  3. Can an organisation apply if it has not previously partnered with Maybank Foundation?
    Yes. Organisations that have not previously worked with Maybank Foundation may apply, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and can demonstrate relevant experience, capabilities and a suitable approach to delivering the proposed programme.

  1. What should be included in the proposal deck?
    Each proposal deck should be tailored to the selected programme and include the following:

    1. Programme Overview: Proposed concept, objectives and alignment with the selected BSAS programme.
    2. Approach and Value Proposition: Programme design, delivery approach and the needs or opportunities addressed.
    3. Target Beneficiaries and Intended Impact: Target audience, expected reach, key outcomes and measurable impact.
    4. Scope of Work and Deliverables: Key activities, implementation plan, timeline, milestones and expected outputs.
    5. Partnership and Delivery Capability: Proposed team, relevant experience, key partners and resources required.
    6. Budget and Funding Request: Itemised budget, funding requested and any co-funding or other resources, where applicable.
    7. Sustainability and Scalability: Plans to sustain outcomes, extend impact or scale the programme beyond the implementation period.
    8. Monitoring and Evaluation: Proposed indicators and methods to track progress, measure results and report impact.

  1. What supporting documents must be submitted?
    Applicants should provide the required organisational information, relevant legal registration or establishment documents, and a proposal deck for each programme selected. Additional information or supporting documents may be requested during the assessment and due diligence processes.

C. How to Apply

  1. How can an organisation submit an application?
    Interested organisations should complete the BSAS 2027 Partner Application Form through the application link provided on Maybank Foundation’s website. Applicants must select their preferred programme(s) and upload the corresponding proposal deck for each programme.

  1. What is the application deadline?
    The application deadline is 8 November 2026, 11:59 PM MYT (UTC+8). Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and supporting documents before the deadline to allow sufficient time for review.

  1. What happens after an application is submitted?
    Applications will undergo an evaluation process to assess their suitability for the selected programme. Shortlisted organisations may be contacted for further information, clarification or supporting documents and may be required to undergo Maybank Foundation’s due diligence, compliance checks and procurement processes.

  1. What happens if an application is incomplete or additional information is required?
    Maybank Foundation may request clarification, additional information or supporting documents where necessary. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are complete and that the information provided is accurate.

D. Evaluation and Selection

  1. How will applications be evaluated?
    Applications will be assessed based on their alignment with the objectives of the selected BSAS programme, the strength and relevance of the proposed concept, expected outcomes and impact, implementation approach, organisational capability, budget and overall feasibility.

  1. Does submitting an application guarantee selection or appointment as a programme partner?
    No. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or appointment as a BSAS 2027 programme partner. All applications are subject to evaluation and the relevant approval, due diligence and procurement processes.

  1. When will successful applicants be notified?
    Applications will be evaluated from 9 November to 15 December 2026, with the selection outcomes scheduled for consideration by the Maybank Foundation Board. Further information on the announcement of successful applicants will be communicated when available.

E. General Enquiries

  1. Who can I contact if I have further questions?
    For enquiries regarding the BSAS 2027 Partner Application, please contact Maybank Foundation through the general enquiry in the “Who We Are” section provided on the website.