MTN Foundation Nigeria is hosting the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2026, offering over ₦40 million in prizes for student winners, their teachers, and the schools.
Application Deadline
- Not specified (check the MTN mPulse website for updates).
Tell Me About The Competition
The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition is Nigeria’s largest digital spelling contest for students aged 9–15 years. It combines online rounds with live regional showdowns and a grand finale in Lagos. The competition awards over ₦40 million in prizes to students, teachers, and schools, while also offering the winner the chance to become MTN CEO for a Day.
Which Stages are Eligible
The competition has three stages:
- Round 1 – 10 spelling questions online.
- Round 2 – 20 spelling questions online for shortlisted students.
- Grand Finale – live in Lagos, streamed nationwide.
Type
- Competition | Spelling & Literacy | Nigeria
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian students aged 9–15 in primary or secondary school.
- Register as students (parents/guardians cannot register on their behalf).
- Take practice quizzes online.
- Top 20 finalists must be on the MTN mPulse tariff plan.
How Are Winners Selected
- Based on performance in online rounds, regional showdowns, and the grand finale.
- Finalists compete live before a panel and audience.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Nigeria only.
Where Will the Competition Be Taken
- Online (Rounds 1 & 2).
- Regional showdowns in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Abeokuta.
- Grand finale in Lagos.
How Many Winners
- Top 20 finalists selected nationwide.
- 1 overall champion crowned at the grand finale.
What is the Benefit of the Competition
- 1st Prize (Student): ₦5 million scholarship grant, laptop, smartphone, MTN CEO for a Day, mPulse Face of the Year, goody bag.
- 1st Prize (Teacher): ₦500,000 cash.
- 1st Prize (School): ₦10 million flagship gift, ICT lab (10 laptops), 10 MTN 5G routers.
- 2nd Prize (Student): ₦2.5 million scholarship, laptop, smartphone, goody bag.
- 3rd Prize (Student): ₦1.5 million scholarship, laptop, smartphone, goody bag.
- 4th–10th Finalists: ₦500,000 cash each + goody bag.
- 11th–20th Finalists: ₦200,000 cash each + goody bag.
- Regional Prize: ₦1 million reward for top school participation per region.
How Long Will the Competition Last
- Runs through multiple rounds from online entry to the grand finale in Lagos.
Required Documents
- Student registration details (name, age, school).
- MTN mPulse account.
How to Apply
- Visit the MTN mPulse website.
- Register as a student participant.
- Take practice quizzes online.
- Compete in Round 1 and Round 2.
- Advance to regional showdowns and the grand finale if shortlisted.
🌐 Visit the application webpage for details
