MTN Nigeria is once again rolling out the red carpet for the country’s young linguistic talents. Targeting primary and secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15, the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition aims to advance English proficiency while offering an array of incredible prizes. With up to 18 million Naira worth of scholarships and other goodies on the line, this year’s competition is set to be exhilarating.
About MTN Foundation
The MTN Foundation scholarship scheme seeks to attract high performing full time students studying in public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics and colleges of education) in Nigeria. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.
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Spelling Bee Competition
Aim and Benefits of Spelling Bee Competition
The rewards for both students and teachers are extraordinary:
For the Students
- First Prize: Winner’s trophy, N2.5 million scholarship grant, a laptop, a smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.
- Second Prize: N1.5 million scholarship grant, a smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.
- Third Prize: N1 million scholarship grant, a smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.
- Fourth to Tenth Place: N200,000 scholarship grant and an mPulse goody bag.
- Eleventh to Twentieth Place: N100,000 scholarship grant and an mPulse goody bag.
For the Teachers
- Cash prizes ranging from N50,000 to N350,000.
For the Schools
- The winning school will receive 10 MTN Hynetflex Modems and 10 laptops.
Requirements for Spelling Bee Competition Qualification
This educational challenge is strictly available for students enrolled in primary or secondary schools within Nigeria. All participants must fall within the age range of 9 to 15 years and have their phone numbers subscribed to the mPulse tariff plan to be eligible.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Spelling Bee Competition
The competition is meticulously structured into three distinct phases:
- Preliminary Round: The first stage will be hosted on the MTN mPulse website. Here, the top 1,000 students will be shortlisted for the next phase.
- Semi-Final Round: Also carried out on the mPulse website, this round will determine the 20 highest-scoring students who will progress to the final stage.
- Grand Finale: This is the culminating point of the competition, where finalists will be invited to a physical event to determine the ultimate winners.
Application Deadline
Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
MTN Foundation on auth.mtnonline.com to apply
Embarking on this rewarding journey involves a few straightforward steps:
- Existing Account: If you already possess an mPulse account, simply log in here.
- New Account: If you’re new to mPulse, sign up here.
- Participation: Click on ‘Play monthly’ to begin the competition.
- Practice: Frequent practice tests are available for participants.
- Migration: To finalize your entry, migrate to mPulse and click on ‘take quiz
For more details, visit MTN Foundation website
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