MTN Kicks Off Fifth Edition of mPulse Spelling Bee Competition

MTN Nigeria has launched the fifth edition of the highly anticipated mPulse Spelling Bee Competition on Monday, 9th September 2024. Aimed at promoting literacy and empowering young minds, the competition provides a unique platform for tweens and teens nationwide to showcase their spelling prowess.

Open to everyone between ages 9 to 15, this year’s competition promises to be even bigger and better, with participants vying for the coveted title of Spelling Bee Champion.

Through initiatives such as the mPulse Spelling Bee, MTN has continuously demonstrated its commitment to fostering education and empowering the next generation.

As the competition grows in popularity, it reinforces MTN’s dedication to nurturing young talents and promoting literacy among Nigerian youths.

Over the past four editions, it has become a hallmark event for primary and secondary students nationwide, allowing them to test their spelling knowledge while having fun. Participants also win prizes, with the first prize winner having the opportunity to be MTN CEO for a day.

The mPulse Spelling Bee Competition will unfold in three stages. With the first round which started Sept 9 underway and slated to end on Oct 27, 2024, participants will be required to answer ten spelling questions during Round 1 on the mPulse website (mpulse.mtn.ng).

Shortlisted students from the first round will proceed to the second round starting from Nov 4th to 10th, 2024. Like the first round, participants will answer twenty spelling questions on the mPulse website. The top 1,000 students from this round will be shortlisted based on their performance.

The grand finale will feature the top 20 students with the highest scores from the second round. This stage will be held in Lagos and streamed live on the mPulse website and YouTube, giving audiences across the country the opportunity to witness the competition’s climax.

The mPulse Spelling Bee Competition offers a range of exciting prizes for its top performers. The first prize winner will receive a ₦5 million scholarship grant, a laptop, a smartphone, and a mPulse goody bag, along with the unique opportunity to serve as the MTN CEO for a day.

In addition, the winner’s school will be awarded an ICT lab with 10 laptops and 10 MTN Hynet Flex devices, while the student’s teacher will receive ₦500,000 in cash.

The second prize includes a ₦2.5 million scholarship grant, a laptop, a smartphone, and a mPulse goody bag for the student, while the teacher will be awarded ₦300,000 in cash.

The third prize winner will be awarded a ₦1.5 million scholarship grant, a laptop, a smartphone, and a mPulse goody bag, with the teacher receiving ₦200,000 in cash.

The remaining 17 finalists will each receive scholarship grants and a mPulse goody bag in recognition of their efforts during the competition.

With the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition in full swing, the excitement continues to build as students across Nigeria prepare to participate.

Whether you’re a parent encouraging your child, or a teacher guiding your students, MTN’s mPulse Spelling Bee offers a thrilling opportunity to showcase skills and win amazing prizes.