Tetr’s inaugural cohort in Dubai. The students launched 23 dropshipping businesses, raking in over $138,000 with an average profit margin of 38% and raising over $15,000 from various investors. Photo by Tetr College of Business.
Tetr College of Business has launched a $1 million scholarship fund dedicated to encouraging talented Filipino students and aspiring entrepreneurs to join its program.
The initiative highlights the “immense entrepreneurial potential” of Filipinos and is part of Tetr’s broader $10 million scholarship fund, unveiled alongside the opening of its Class of 2029.
“We aim to remove financial barriers and empower the next generation of Filipino entrepreneurs,” said Pratham Mittal, founder of Tetr and Master’s Union, in a press release. “At Tetr, we provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship and global network to transform their ideas into successful ventures.”
Tetr is a global B-school that offers students a unique opportunity to build businesses across seven countries. Each semester, students travel to a new location, creating businesses ranging from dropshipping in Dubai to AI startups in the USA. The four-year program includes studies at top institutions like INSEAD, National University of Singapore and Indian Institute of Technology, with mentorship from leaders at Harvard, MIT, NASA and Estee Lauder.
Tetr offers a Bachelor’s in Management and Technology with UBI Brussels, a Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence with Illinois Tech and a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts with Syracuse University.
Jojit Paolo C. Ramirez, a Filipino who was among the previous cohort of students, reflected on his experience in the Tetr program.
“The vibrant and supportive environment here has amplified my enthusiasm and allowed me to channel my energy into meaningful collaborations. Being part of TETR has sharpened my leadership skills and expanded my entrepreneurial potential,” said Ramirez, who is helping his mom’s milk tea shop thrive through strategic location, branding, supplier partnerships and customer satisfaction.
Prospective students can apply for the scholarship via Tetr’s application page. Applicants who pass the aptitude test and interview stage may then be eligible for the scholarship.
Hands on-learning
The program’s inaugural cohort completed its first semester in Dubai in December. Students launched 23 dropshipping businesses, collectively earning over $138,000 with an average profit margin of 38% and raising over $15,000 from various investors.
The cohort also visited Emirates Ebdaa to explore luxury aviation innovations and honed negotiation skills at Dubai’s Gold Souk, one of the world’s oldest and most culturally significant marketplaces.
They gained insights into project planning, sustainability practices and real estate strategies at the headquarters of Emaar Properties, the developer of the Burj Khalifa. At GITEX Global, students networked with founders and venture capitalists, immersed in AI and tech and pitched their start-up ideas on the YouthX stage for expert feedback.
Now in India, students are building direct-to-consumer (D2C) ventures in one of the world’s fastest-growing D2C markets.
The previous cohort received 90,000 applications from 182 countries, with 110 students enrolling, including TEDx speakers, national athletes and entrepreneurs. About 60% of current students chose Tetr despite receiving offers from prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth, King’s College London and Imperial College.