Aside the Academic Benefits of Participating in Spelling Bees, there are several other material/Financial benefits as well.
We have seen a lot of spellers bag whooping sums of money ranging from hundreds of thousands to Millions. Many have also been awarded Educational Scholarships as in the case of the Oba Ayangburen and the Bee Competition which gives up to 12 Million Naira Worth of Scholarship to 1st Place Finishers. Competitions Like the Spell Africa Competition Also Awards Students with Scholarship Funds.
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Material Benefits Such as Laptops, Phones, etc are also given out as prizes by some spelling bee organizers.
Just recently, a speller all the way from Ondo State in Nigeria got awarded a plot of Land worth 1.5 Million Naira by Brit Properties, Nigeria for Emerging first in the Inaugural edition of the Brit Properties Spelling Bee. His Brother also bagged home the whooping sum of N500,000. That’s one lucky family right there!
You Might just become the Next Lucky One!
- A spelling bee turned him into a landlord—and his brother walked away with ₦500,000! Read the inspiring story of how one competition changed two brothers’ lives forever.
Here are top 3 upcoming Spelling Competitions in Nigeria in 2025 between the Months of July – December that can make you become a Millionaire.
- MTN SPELLING BEE
The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee is no doubt one of the Biggest and the most rewarding Spelling Bees in Nigeria. The competition is usually held around the start of a new academic session (1st term) in ine with the Nigerian Academic Calendar which usually is in September.
The competition is a blend of both Virtual and Physical segments. The 1st and 2nd round is usually Virtual (Online) while the 3rd and Final Round is held at their head office in Lagos State.
The Competition does not just reward the students, it also reward the school and coaches in General.
The prizes includes:
- 1ST POSITION
STUDENT: N5 million scholarship grant, 1 Lap top, 1 Smart Phone and mpulse goody bag
SCHOOL: ICT Lab (10 laptops), 10 MTN Hyneflex
TEACHER: N500,000 Cash - 2ND POSITION
STUDENT: N2.5 million scholarship grant, 1 Lap top, 1 Smart Phone and mpulse goody bag
TEACHER: N300,000 Cash - 3RD POSITION
STUDENT: N1.5 million scholarship grant, 1 Lap top, 1 Smart Phone and mpulse goody bag TEACHER: N200,000 Cash - 4TH – 10TH POSITION:
N500,000 cash prize each and Mpulse goody bag - 11TH – 20TH POSITION
N200,000 cash prize each and mpulse goody bag
- Powered by MTN, fueled by brilliance! Learn how to register and prepare for the MTN Spelling Bee—where sharp minds rise and stars are made!
2. SIR JOHN’S SPELLING BEE
The Sir John’s Spelling Bee is one of the latest spelling bees in Nigeria which begun this year. The Preliminaries of the Competition are on already but the grand finale is expected to take place at the Capital City of Nigeria (Abuja) Later in August this year.The Competition is opened to spellers from Grade 1 – SS3
The Sir John’s Spelling Bee is Just like most other competitions in Nigeria in terms of how the competition is Organized (the usual conventional way) but it stands out in the Midst of most others due to an improved reward for Spellers and their coaches as well.
Winners of the Competition Goes home with the following prizes:
1ST POSITION: N1,000,000 (Coach: N100,000)
2ND POSITION: N500,000 (Coach N50,000)
3RD POSITION: N300,000 (Coach 30,000)
4TH POSITION: N150,000
5TH POSITION: N100,000
- Don’t just dream of spelling greatness—register for it! This complete guide shows you how to sign up for any spelling bee competition and start your journey like a champ.
3. NATIONAL SPELL IT BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS (REBRANDED)
The National Spell it Battle Of Champions is one of Nigeria’s Leading Spelling Bees. It is a competition that spreads across different states in Nigeria. The Competition is widely regarded as the fastest in Nigeria due to its own unique way of being organized. Spellers are often requires to spell Lengthy words within few seconds both Orally and Written.
The Competition can be so tasking but it’s really worth it considering the fact that spellers gets rewarded handsomely for their efforts. The National Spell it competition for this year has been rebranded as interested Participants are required to first join a fan club known as the Masalina Fan Club which is owned and Operated by Febaic Food Industries.
The Competition this year is expected to kickoff fully in August with an improved prize rewards. In Previous editions of the Competitions, Spellers have been rewarded with the following prizes:
- 1ST POSITION: N1,000,000, medal and Trophy
- 2ND POSITION: N500,000, medal and Trophy
- 3RD POSITION: N250,000, medal and Trophy
- Ready to become Nigeria’s next spelling superstar? Discover how to register and prepare for the National Spell-It Battle of Champions—the fastest spelling bee in Nigeria!
See Also – Ready for More Spelling Battles?
- Want to conquer the Nigeria Spelling Bee? See how to register and prepare like a champion!
- Team up, spell strong! Get full details on how to join and train for the Team Masters National Spelling Bee.
- Dreaming of global spelling glory? Start here with the International Spelling Bee Nigeria—registration and prep guide.
