Scripps Spelling Bee 2025
- May 27, 2025, Washington DC, USA
They are associated with shows like the Simpsons, and while everybody knows about them, few people are aware that they take place each year and have an entire institution. Yes, the topic is spelling bees, and, in this instance, the spelling bee in question is the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Taking place each year in the US since 1925, in 2025, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is on its 100th anniversary, making it more special for fans of the event and its competitors.
Even though the event is held in the US, it is open to regional competitors if they have won spelling bees in other countries. So, which nation will win this year?
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History of The Scripps Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is an annual event that began in 1925 and was originally organized by the Courier Journal under the name the National Spelling Bee until the Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company assumed sponsorship in 1941.
The first winner was from Louisville and went by the name Frank Neuhauser, beating eight other finalists to the championship. He won the event by spelling the word ‘gladiolus’ and was honored with a bouquet of gladioli when he returned to his hometown.
When and Where is the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025?
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held at a convention center or a hotel in Washington, D.C., USA. At the time of writing, it is unclear. The event is scheduled to take place from May 27, 2025, and run to May 29.
Who Can Enter the Event?
To enter the Scripps Spelling Bee 2025, schools and their participants must be successful in local and regional matches. However, all participants must be under 15 years of age (8th Grade) to be eligible to participate.
How Does the Scripps National Spelling Bee Scoring Work?
This spelling bee has multiple rounds to it, with competitors needing to succeed in preliminary rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
Through each round, they are given more complex words to spell, and if they misspell a word, they are removed from the competition. Each correct spelling earns points, and, at the final, if there is a tie, there is a spell-off, where the tying competitors must spell as many words as they can in a set time frame; whoever spells the most wins.
What Does the 2025 Champion Receive?
OK, so one good thing about winning an international spelling bee is that it gets you recognition.
However, for the Scripps Spelling Bee 2025, the winner will get a cash prize of $50,000 or higher, the Scripps Cup, and a medal. They will also get their hands on a copy of Encyclopaedia Britannica and a Merriam-Webster reference library. So, that’s a lot of cool stuff!
There are perks for the runners-up as well, as they will also get a cash prize and will get access to other competitions for taking part.
Where Can I Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025?
At the time of writing, the broadcasting information has not been published. So, fans are advised to check the official website of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 1, 2025, for an update on the final schedules. Keep your eyes peeled!
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