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100 years Of the Bee

In 2025, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Spelling Bee! From a humble beginning with just 9 spellers in the first competition, the Spelling Bee has grown into a global phenomenon, inspiring millions of students worldwide to test their spelling skills and linguistic proficiency. This century-long tradition continues to shape young minds, offering them the opportunity to excel academically and pursue their passions for language.

100 years Of the Bee

In 2025, the Bee will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first National Spelling Bee. While only 9 spellers participated in that first competition, their legacy lives on in the millions of students who compete at all levels of the spelling bee program today.

As we commemorate 100 years of the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, we are thrilled to be part of this remarkable journey. This year, we proudly celebrate our 2025 winner, Elijah, who will be traveling to Washington, D.C. in May 2025 to be at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, marking an unforgettable milestone in his journey.

Elijah’s victory symbolizes the culmination of hard work, dedication, and linguistic mastery. Along with the honor of representing the UAE at the global stage, Elijah received a grand cash prize of AED 25,000 as recognition for his exceptional accomplishment.

As we move forward, we are committed to creating new champions in the UAE. Join us as we celebrate a century of Spelling Bee history, and stay tuned to the 2025 archives, where we will showcase our journey, including pictures and highlights from this year’s competition.

A Century of Excellence—The Road to Washington

Photos From the archive