The High Commission of Canada, in India in partnership with the Rotman School of Management (Canada), has announced a marketing strategy competition for students on the theme of “Positioning Canada as a destination of choice for higher education and research among students in India.” Students can submit their ideas and the best entries will be awarded, said an article in The Hindustan Times on July 30. There was also an article on the competition in The Times of India on July 28. The grand prize is a 10-day study trip to Canada at the prestigious Rotman School of Management in Toronto. Cash prizes of ` 20,000 and ` 10,000 will be offered to students who win the second and third positions, respectively.
To take part in this competition, participants have to submit their marketing strategy by August 31, 2014. Students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or young professionals currently enrolled in an MBA entrance preparatory programme, such as CAT or GMAT, are eligible to apply. For rules and details on the application process, please visit: www.ican.net.in/canadacompetition.