MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2026
The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2026 is an educational competition organized by MTN Nigeria for Nigerian primary and secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15. The competition is designed to improve English-language spelling skills while giving students opportunities to win scholarship grants, cash prizes, laptops, smartphones, and other rewards.
The competition consists of online qualifying stages followed by a physical Grand Finale for the top 20 students who qualify from the earlier rounds.
Competition Overview
| Host | MTN Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Category | Competition |
| Eligible Participants | Nigerian primary and secondary school students |
| Age Requirement | 9–15 years |
| Deadline | November 28, 2026 |
| Prizes | Scholarship Grants | Cash Prizes | Laptops | Smartphones | mPulse Goody Bags |
About the Competition
The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2026 provides young Nigerian students with an opportunity to test and develop their English-language spelling abilities. Participants compete through the MTN mPulse platform and can progress through different stages based on their performance.
The competition begins with an online round, followed by a second online stage for the top 1,000 participants. The top 20 students from the second round qualify for the physical Grand Finale, where finalists compete for major prizes and recognition.
Competition Stages
- First Round: Students participate online through the MTN mPulse platform.
- Second Round: The top 1,000 participants from the first round are invited to compete in the next online stage.
- Grand Finale: The top 20 students from the second round qualify for the physical Grand Finale.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a primary or secondary school student in Nigeria.
- Be between 9 and 15 years old.
- Be resident in Nigeria.
- Register as a student to participate.
- Take the practice test and participate in the competition.
- Parents cannot participate on behalf of students.
Prizes
🥇 1st Prize
Student:
- ₦5 million scholarship grant.
- 1 laptop.
- 1 smartphone.
- MTN CEO for a Day.
- mPulse Face for the Year.
- mPulse goody bag.
School:
- ICT laboratory with 10 laptops.
- 10 MTN Hynetflex devices.
Teacher: ₦500,000 cash.
🥈 2nd Prize
- ₦2.5 million scholarship grant.
- 1 laptop.
- 1 smartphone.
- mPulse goody bag.
- Teacher receives ₦300,000.
🥉 3rd Prize
- ₦1.5 million scholarship grant.
- 1 laptop.
- 1 smartphone.
- mPulse goody bag.
- Teacher receives ₦200,000.
4th–10th Finalists
- ₦500,000 cash prize each.
- mPulse goody bag.
11th–20th Finalists
- ₦200,000 cash prize each.
- mPulse goody bag.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official competition page.
- Visit the official MTN mPulse Spelling Bee platform.
- Click “Click Here To Participate.”
- Register as a student.
- Take the practice test as many times as desired.
- Select “Play Annually” to participate in the competition.
- Complete the online competition before the November 28, 2026 deadline.
- Students who qualify for subsequent rounds will receive further instructions.
Important: The provided information states that the top 20 finalists must be on the MTN mPulse tariff plan.
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