The 2025 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee is now open for entries, with more than ₦12 million worth of prizes up for grabs for outstanding primary and secondary school students across Nigeria.
Organised by MTN Nigeria, the annual competition encourages digital literacy and academic excellence by enhancing students’ spelling and vocabulary skills. This year’s edition comes with even bigger rewards and an opportunity for the overall winner to become “MTN CEO for a Day.”
The competition is open to Nigerian students aged 9 to 15 who are registered on the mPulse platform. It features three stages:
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An online test
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A virtual spelling round
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A final physical contest
Registration and participation begin on August 5, 2025.
Prizes
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Overall Winner: ₦2.5 million scholarship, laptop, smartphone, and an exclusive “CEO for a Day” experience at MTN Nigeria.
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Other finalists: Cash prizes, smartphones, and certificates.
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Teachers and Schools of top-performing students will also receive laptops and cash awards.
Eligibility requirements
Participants must:
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Be Nigerian, aged 9 to 15.
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Attend a primary or secondary school.
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Be registered on the mPulse website.
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Complete the online registration and take the first-round quiz.
How to Apply
Click here to register and apply.
The 2025 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee is now accepting entries for Nigerian primary and secondary school students aged 9 to 15, offering over ₦12 million in prizes. Organized by MTN Nigeria, the competition promotes digital literacy and academic excellence by enhancing students' spelling and vocabulary skills. The top prize includes a ₦2.5 million scholarship and the experience of being "MTN CEO for a Day." Additional prizes include laptops, smartphones, and cash awards for finalists, along with incentives for top-performing students' teachers and schools.
The competition involves three stages: an online test, a virtual spelling round, and a final physical contest. Registration begins on August 5, 2025. To be eligible, participants must be Nigerian citizens, attend a primary or secondary school, and be registered on the mPulse platform. They must also complete the online registration and first-round quiz.
Interested applicants can register and apply for the competition through the mPulse website.
