The largest and most prestigious spelling competition in the U.S., with millions of students competing at local, regional, and national levels for the national championship title.
Language and Arts | Writing and Journalism
Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 11000000
- Cost: $185 per school
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Large Team
- Event Format: In-Person
- Competition Format: Exam, Performance
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Large
Participation Information
Schools enroll in the program, and students progress through classroom, school, and regional spelling bees to qualify for the national competition.
Open to students in grades 1-8
$50,000 for champion; trophies, certificates, and national recognition for spelling proficiency
Schools enroll in the program, and students progress through classroom, school, and regional spelling bees to qualify for the national competition.
1. Schools enroll their students. 2. Participate in local bees. 3. Winners advance to the national level for a chance to compete in Washington, D.C.
Study materials, competition guides, spelling practice tools
Based on accuracy in spelling increasingly difficult words.
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