InterswitchSPAK 8.0 National Science Competition for Secondary School Students
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Summary
Registration is open for InterswitchSPAK 8.0, one of Nigeria's biggest STEM competitions for secondary school students, with over ₦40 million in university scholarships available.
InterswitchSPAK 8.0 National Science Competition for Secondary School Students
InterswitchSPAK 8.0 National Science Competition
Registration is now open for InterswitchSPAK 8.0, one of Nigeria’s biggest Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competitions for secondary school students. The competition offers over ₦40 million in university scholarships to top-performing students.
Prizes
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | ₦15,000,000 five-year university scholarship + laptop |
| 2nd Place | ₦10,000,000 five-year university scholarship + laptop |
| 3rd Place | ₦5,000,000 five-year university scholarship + laptop |
Eligibility
- Open to SS2 science students from secondary schools across Nigeria
- Schools may register between 6 and 20 students
- Mixed schools must include at least 2 female students
Competition Schedule
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | Friday, May 22, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Qualifying Exam | June 9–16, 2026 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily) |
| Exam Format | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Attempts | 2 per student (higher score counts) |
How to Register
- Visit the InterswitchSPAK portal at www.interswitchspak.com
- Select Nigeria as your country
- Register your school and students
- Registration is completely free
Competition Process
- Qualifying Round: Online CBT exam (June 9–16, 2026)
- Students scoring 75% or higher advance to the next round
- Top 81 students proceed to the televised quiz segment
- A 5-minute demo/orientation session is provided before the exam
Contact Information
- Phone: 09033662542, 08083605216
Schools and students should register before the May 22, 2026 deadline. This is a free opportunity for talented science students to win life-changing scholarships.