Samsung Philippines has relaunched its “Solve for Tomorrow” program, inviting public science high school students to present tech solutions that address local community and sustainability issues. Now in its second year, the initiative encourages students in Grades 8 to 10 to form teams and work on projects that can have a real impact.
“Solve for Tomorrow” is a global initiative launched by Samsung that aims to empower students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
“It is our goal to always find opportunities to support providing education for future generations, and we want to empower future innovators to achieve their full potential,” Min Su Chu, president, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (Sepco), said in a media advisory.
With a total prize pool of P2 million, students can compete for various rewards, including Samsung devices for their schools and cash prizes for team members and teachers. Teams must consist of up to four students and include one faculty adviser, who can coach up to three teams.
To enter, participants need to identify a local problem and submit a design proposal, which can be presented in a slide format or as a written document. The submission deadline is Oct. 25, 2024. A panel of experts will evaluate entries based on innovation, relevance, feasibility, and clarity. The top 10 finalists will be announced on Nov. 13, 2024, and will receive mentorship to refine their proposals before the final presentation on Dec. 3, 2024.
Interested schools can register here.