Closed on 4 October 2026
MTN mPulse Spelling Bee 2026 for Nigerian pupils aged 15 and under
- Deadline
- 23:59All entries for the First Round of the Competition must be received at the latest by 11:59pm on 4th October 2026.
- Applications open
- Host country
- Nigeria
- Who can apply
- NigeriaAge limit: up to 15
- Funder
- MTN Nigeria Communications PLC
Verified on 6 September 2026 against mpulse.mtn.ng · How we verify
A national spelling competition for pupils in Nigeria up to 15 years old, with a 5 million naira scholarship grant, a laptop and a smartphone for the winner. First-round entries close on 4 October 2026.
What is the mPulse Spelling Bee?
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC runs this spelling competition for school pupils through its mPulse platform. The first round of the 2026 competition opened on 3 August 2026, and a second round follows in October 2026 for those who qualify.
What can you win?
The winning pupil becomes MTN CEO for a Day and mPulse Face for the Year, and receives a 5 million naira scholarship grant, a laptop, a smartphone and an mPulse goody bag. The competition advertises prizes worth 40 million naira in total.
Who can take part?
Entry is open to pupils in Nigeria aged 15 and under at the start of the competition. Parents or guardians should read the terms on the official page, which set out the age rules, the stages of the competition and how entrants are verified.
How and when to enter
Register through the official mPulse page and complete the first-round entry online. All entries for the first round must be received by 11:59pm on 4 October 2026; later entries are not accepted.
Next cycle
Questions and answers
Who can apply for MTN Nigeria Communications PLC?
Nigeria.
Can I apply for MTN Nigeria Communications PLC from Nigeria?
Open.