TFOB × The Alternative School: Win a Scholarship to the World’s First Creative MBA

Two Sri Lankans will receive fully funded scholarships, each valued at €10,000, to FutureProofCreativity by The Alternative School.

Starting 10 November 2026, this five-week online programme brings together 44 speakers from 25 countries, offering participants the opportunity to learn from international leaders across marketing, design, communications and the creative industries.

Presented by The Faculty of Brands (TFOB) in collaboration with The Alternative School, this initiative invites the next generation of Sri Lankan talent to explore how marketing and brand building can help take Sri Lanka to the world.

Applications open: 20 October 2026

Application deadline: 5 November 2026

Learn more

What Is The Alternative School?

The Alternative School is the world’s first Creative MBA for marketing, design and communications professionals.

FutureProofCreativity runs online over five weeks, with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 PM to 9 PM. The programme features speakers from leading global brands and agencies, including Meta, Google, Spotify, Ogilvy, Accenture, LEGO and Porsche.

Through real brand briefs and feedback from global practitioners, participants gain exposure to international perspectives and practical approaches to marketing, creativity and brand building. They also join a cohort of professionals from across the world, creating opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from different markets and experiences.

Learn more about The Alternative School: https://thealternativeschool.com/

44 Speakers. 25 Countries.

FutureProofCreativity brings together an international line-up of professionals working across advertising, marketing, strategy, design, technology, film and communications.

The programme features practitioners from organisations including TikTok, Spotify, HP, Edelman, Publicis and Havas, alongside independent founders, creative directors, strategists and educators.

Among the speakers is Kavi Rajapaksha, COO of Yara Foods, representing Sri Lanka.

Explore the full speaker line-up: https://thealternativeschool.com/speakers-and-jurors

The Challenge: How Will You Take Sri Lanka to the World?

Using marketing and brand building, how will you take Sri Lanka to the world?

This is your opportunity to share your thinking, make a case for your idea and demonstrate how marketing and brand building can help Sri Lanka stand out on the global stage.

Your challenge is to develop a response to this question and present it in a one-minute video pitch.

Tell us how you would approach the opportunity. Show us your perspective, your ideas and how you would use the power of brands to create a stronger presence for Sri Lanka internationally.

Keep your pitch focused, clear and compelling. You have one minute to make your case.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship opportunity is open to anyone below 30 years of age.

Applicants must submit a one-minute video pitch addressing the challenge and complete the application form below with the required personal, professional or educational information.

How to Apply

Step 1: Prepare your video pitch

Record a one-minute video answering the challenge:

Using marketing and brand building, how will you take Sri Lanka to the world?

Step 2: Upload your video

Upload your video to Google Drive and copy the shareable link. Make sure the review team will be able to access it.

Step 3: Complete the application form

Fill in the application form below. You will need to provide your contact details, professional or educational information, NIC details and images, Spot On registration number, and video pitch link.

Please check that your information is accurate and your video link works before submitting your application.

Applications open on 20 October 2026. The deadline is 5 November 2026.

Apply for the Scholarship

Ready to take on the challenge?

Complete the application form below to be considered for one of the two fully funded FutureProofCreativity scholarships.

Presented by The Faculty of Brands in collaboration with The Alternative School.