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Spelling Bee Championship 2026

Saturday, 25th April 2026

GROUP 1 · GRADES 3–5

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CST

GROUP 2 · GRADES 6–8

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CST

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🐝 FREE NATIONAL COMPETITION · GRADES 3–8

98thPercentile Presents

Spelling Bee
Championship 2026

Saturday, 25th April 2026

GROUP 1 · GRADES 3–5

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CST

GROUP 2 · GRADES 6–8

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CST

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🐝 DON'T MISS OUT

What Your Child Misses
If They Don't Compete

This is more than a competition. Every child who sits it out misses a real, formative experience.

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The thrill of performing live — under real pressure

Spelling aloud on a live stage builds the kind of confidence that no classroom exercise can replicate. A defining moment in learning to perform under pressure.

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Real exposure to the Scripps National Spelling Bee format

Follows the same format as the Scripps National Spelling Bee — the most prestigious competition in America. Your child gets a taste of the national stage, from their own home.

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300 words that could transform their vocabulary

Every registrant receives the Spelling Power Word List — a curated set that builds genuine vocabulary depth. Miss the event, miss the list, miss the edge on every ELA test.

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A National Championship credential they can own

Every competing child earns an official certificate. Champions earn a titled "National Champion" credential — real academic recognition that follows your child forward.

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🐝 FORMAT

How the Championship Works

Modelled on the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Three rounds. One champion per group.

10 DAYS BEFORE · 14TH APRIL

Receive Your Spelling Power Word List

All competition words come from this list. Sent to your inbox. Organised by grade.

1
MINUTES 0–22 · ALL PARTICIPANTS

Written Qualifier — 10 Words

All participants answer simultaneously. 45 sec per word. Top 12 advance.

2
MINUTES 30–55 · TOP 12

Live Oral Semi-Final — Miss-and-Out

Top 12 go live in front of everyone. Miss a word — you're out. Nail it — advance.

3
MINUTES 55–78 · FINAL SPELLERS

Oral Championship — Scripps Rules

Winner must correctly spell after last opponent misses. The most dramatic moment.

4
MINUTES 78–90 · EVERYONE

Live Awards Ceremony

Winners announced. All participants guided to download their official certificate.

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🐝 REWARDS

Every Child Wins Something

Scholarships. Titled certificates. Recognition. Designed for what Indian-American families value most.

Gold Trophy

1ST PLACE · BOTH GROUPS

National Champion

  • 100% Scholarship — any 98thPercentile program
  • "National Champion — Spelling Bee Championship 2026" digital certificate
  • Featured on 98thPercentile social & newsletter
Silver Medal

2ND PLACE · BOTH GROUPS

National Runner-Up

  • 80% Scholarship — any 98thPercentile program
  • "National Runner-Up — Spelling Bee Championship 2026" digital certificate
  • Featured in 98thPercentile newsletter
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ALL PARTICIPANTS

Participation Certificate

  • "Official Participant — 98thPercentile National Spelling Bee Championship 2026"
  • Downloadable digital certificate
SCHOLARSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS

Scholarships are applicable to the Coding, Maths, Public Speaking, or ELA programs. Valid for new enrolments only and cannot be combined with other offers.

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🐝 REWARDS

Every Child Wins Something

Scholarships. Titled certificates. Recognition. Designed for what Indian-American families value most.

Gold Trophy

1ST PLACE · BOTH GROUPS

National Champion

  • 100% Scholarship — any 98thPercentile program
  • "National Champion — Spelling Bee Championship 2026" digital certificate
  • Featured on 98thPercentile social & newsletter
Silver Medal

2ND PLACE · BOTH GROUPS

National Runner-Up

  • 80% Scholarship — any 98thPercentile program
  • "National Runner-Up — Spelling Bee Championship 2026" digital certificate
  • Featured in 98thPercentile newsletter
Graduation Cap

ALL PARTICIPANTS

Participation Certificate

  • "Official Participant — 98thPercentile National Spelling Bee Championship 2026"
  • Downloadable digital certificate
SCHOLARSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS

Scholarships are applicable to the Coding, Maths, Public Speaking, or ELA programs. Valid for new enrolments only and cannot be combined with other offers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — 100% free. No registration fee, no credit card, no hidden costs. Every registrant also receives the Spelling Power Word List.

Grades 3–8. Group 1 (Gr 3–5): 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST. Group 2 (Gr 6–8): 12:30–2:00 PM CST. Own difficulty, prizes, and champion per group.

Yes. The Spelling Power Word List arrives 10 days before (14th April). All competition words come from this list. We want students to prepare.

Three rounds: Written Qualifier (all participants simultaneously) → Oral Semi-Final (top 12, miss-and-out) → Oral Championship Final (Scripps rules). 90 minutes.

Yes. Strong readeA device with Zoom and a stable internet connection. A quiet space for the oral rounds. No additional apps or materials needed.rs and creative thinkers don’t always develop strong writing structure. This session helps you observe how ideas actually translate onto the page.

23rd April 2026 at 9:30 AM CST — 25 hours before the event. Register early to receive the Spelling Power Word List with maximum prep time.

All certificates issued digitally. Families receive step-by-step download instructions by email within 7 business days of the event.

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