How many students may be awarded the Encyclopædia Britannica prize?
| The bonus is meant as an award for one student. |
How do I claim the early enrollment bonus?
| If you enrolled on or before September 30, 2011, you automatically receive two free one-year subscriptions to Britannica Online for Kids. |
How does my student claim the Britannica Online Kids subscription prize?
| For prize redemption instructions, please access the Encyclopaedia Britannica Bonus in the log-in section of spellingbee.com. |
What is the Encyclopædia Britannica Prize?
Your school\'s enrollment in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee includes a free one-year subscription to Britannica Online for Kids (a $69.95 value) from Encylopædia Britannica. You may award this prize to one student associated with your school\'s spelling bee program.
Where can I find the Suggested Rules for Local Spelling Bees?
Schools that are enrolled in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee may access the Rules for Local Spelling Bees by logging in to spellingbee.com and selecting the Rules link from the left navigation menu.
Can you answer my question about a specific eligibility concern?
In general, the Bee will not render opinions on eligibility unless the question pertains directly to a student who qualifies for the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. If there are steps you can take now to preclude ineligibility, take those steps. If your student has qualified for the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee and has eligibility concerns, the student\'s parents should promptly contact the national office.
Is it okay to use a School Competition List from a prior year?
| We recommend that you use only the 2012 School Pronouncer Guide for your school bee, as it draws words from the 2012 official study list. |
Can I use an older competition list for my school spelling bee?
We recommend that you use only the School Competition List for the current school year for your school bee, as it draws words from the current year's School Spelling Bee Study List. For example, for the 2025-2026 school year we recommend that you use only the 2026 School Competition List for your school spelling bee.