Unleash Your Creativity and Win Up to RM50,000 in Scholarships at the DASEIN x Hide and Seeds’ Golden Brush Award
Put your artistic skills to the test, bring Biji to life and secure scholarships to pursue your creative dreams.
Published 09 May 2025
Got an eye for design and a passion for creativity? If you're a young artist with dreams of turning your imagination into real-world impact, the DASEIN x Hide and Seeds’ Golden Brush Award: Biji Mascot Design Competition is your opportunity to showcase your talent and win scholarships worth up to RM50,000 from DASEIN Academy of Art, one of Malaysia's premier creative education institutions.
This two-round competition invites all Malaysian students and high school leavers to design and paint Hide and Seeds’ character, Biji, a tiny seed with a huge dream. Whether you’re into digital art or prefer traditional colouring methods, this is the time for you to show off your skills.
What you need to know
The Biji Mascot Design Competition is open to all Malaysian students and high school leavers aged 15 to 21 who have yet to enrol in tertiary education.
The first round of the competition involves downloading and colouring the official Biji colouring page using either traditional or digital media. You are encouraged to use oranges and greens as the main colours, with creative additions that reflect the beauty and biodiversity of Malaysia’s rainforests. Completed artwork must be scanned or exported in high quality and submitted online. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.
From this round, 50 finalists will be selected based on creativity, imagination and colouring skills. These finalists will advance to the second round of the competition.
In the final round, selected participants will be invited to a live painting session on 14 June 2025 at DASEIN Academy of Art. Each finalist will receive a blank 3D miniature of Biji to paint within a set time. All painted miniatures will be judged on the same day.
The top 11 finalists will receive scholarships to study at DASEIN. The first place winner will be awarded a scholarship worth RM12,000, second place will receive RM8,000 and third place will receive RM6,000. Eight consolation prize winners will each receive a scholarship worth RM3,000.
Key Dates
- First round: 14 April – 5 June 2025
- Final round: 14 June 2025 at DASEIN Academy of Art
How to Register
To register for the Biji Mascot Design Competition, download the official Biji colouring page from here and submit your completed artwork through this Google Form.
Why should you participate?
Here’s why you should participate in the competition:
- Showcase your artistic talent by bringing the world of Biji to life through your unique interpretation of Malaysia's natural beauty
- Gain hands-on experience by creating both 2D and 3D artwork, sharpening your skills in both digital and traditional media
- Win scholarships and pursue your passion for art at DASEIN, one of Malaysia’s top creative institutions
- Learn from expert judges and gain exposure in the creative community
Bring your artistic vision to life with DASEIN Academy of Art. Click here to register for the competition.
Mazlena Razali
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