Nine Finalists Announced for InterswitchSPAK 6.0 STEM Competition

Interswitch Group has announced nine finalists for the sixth InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, where Nigeria’s brightest secondary school students will compete for scholarships and prizes to claim the title of Nigeria’s Best STEM Student.

Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has unveiled the nine finalists for the sixth edition of its InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, celebrating Nigeria’s brightest young scientific minds.

This year’s competition, which saw record-breaking participation from secondary school students nationwide, featured rigorous quizzes and problem-solving tasks to test knowledge and creativity in core STEM subjects. The finalists include:

• David Babalola (Brainfield College, Salolo, Lagos)

• Denyefa Omare and Chidera Ejidike (St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos)

• Hansel Orumah (The Ambassadors College, Ogun State)

• Ndudu Ekong Henry (Pegasus High School, Eket, Akwa Ibom)

• David Umeojiaka and Elvis Ekwelem (Graceland International School, Rivers State)

• Nwachukwu Ebubechukwu and Uzoma David Onyeka (Marist Brothers’ Juniorate, Abia State).

These finalists will compete in the grand finale, tackling advanced STEM challenges for the title of Nigeria’s Best STEM Student. Top prizes include scholarships and other rewards:

• First Place: ₦15 million scholarship (5 years), monthly stipend, and a brand-new laptop.

• Second Place: ₦10 million scholarship (3 years) and a brand-new laptop.

• Third Place: ₦5 million scholarship (1 year) and a brand-new laptop.

• Fourth to Ninth Places: Cash rewards and laptops for their outstanding efforts.

Speaking on the competition, Cherry Eromosele, EVP, Group Marketing and Communications at Interswitch, emphasized its impact:

“InterswitchSPAK is more than a competition; it’s a platform to nurture Africa’s future innovators and problem-solvers. These finalists showcase the immense potential of Nigeria’s youth, and we are proud to support their transformative journey. STEM education is essential for driving sustainable development across the continent.”

The competition, which aligns with Interswitch’s mission to inspire academic excellence and innovation, continues to motivate students to pursue STEM careers, fostering Africa’s technological and economic growth.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, PUNCH