2026 InterswitchSPAK 4.0 National Science Competition – We wish to inform Parents, Principals, Teachers, Students, and Concerned Stakeholders that the 2026 InterswitchSPAK Nigeria Version 4.0 registration is NOW IN PROGRESS. InterswitchSPAK 4.0 IS LIVE, and Schools can now register up to TEN (10) students. Registration of your students is open till 11:59 pm, May 11th, 2026, and it’s free.
Why InterswitchSPAK?
InterswitchSPAK is the biggest Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Nigeria. Thousands of secondary schools in Nigeria have registered their students for a chance to win N12.5 million worth of scholarships already. If you have not registered your students, what are you waiting for?
INTRODUCTION
Similar to the Cowbellpedia Mathematics Competition, InterswitchSPAK is an annual search across high schools (public and private) in Nigeria for only SS 2 (year 11) students between the ages of 14-17 years. It is introduced to chart the ideal career path and drive the student towards full optimization of the potential and fulfillment of their dreams (either as an inventor or entrepreneur) with a key message of revving up the interest of students, parents, teachers, and other key stakeholders towards STEM education and its application in Africa.
Participation in SPAK is FREE for all.
ISPAK OBJECTIVES
- To arouse and sustain keen interest in the study of STEM in high schools across Africa.
- To raise the standard of STEM education and reward excellence with educational grants through an unbiased competition that would promote sound education in Africa.
- To create a vehicle that is genuinely interested in the growth, development, and well-being of African students and teachers through various interventions, including scholarship schemes for outstanding STEM students.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- This competition is open to students in SSS2 (year 11) between 14 – 17 years, attending full-time Secondary Education in both Public and Private Schools in Nigeria.
- Participation in this competition is FREE.
- Registration to participate is strictly online via https://interswitchspak.com/
- A school can register up to 10 students. Each School can only register a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) Students. (SS2 students) regardless of sex, religion, and tribe.
- Mixed schools are required to have at least two female students among the six 6 that would represent them.
- Online CBT exams will be held from Thursday, 19th to Saturday, 21st May 2026. You don’t need to travel to write the qualifying examination.
- The Examination is fully online and can be written in your school, home, or any convenient space.
- You have a choice of three (3) days to pick from (between 8 am -6 pm) to write the examination.
THE EXAMINATION
There are two main levels of the competition.
FIRST ROUND: WRITTEN QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
This stage will be in two parts: 1. The first Part: All the registered candidates on the platform, based on the time and date specified by the organizer, are expected to participate in this round of the competition. 2. The second part: After the first round examination, the Top 500, selected across all states, will proceed to the second stage of the competition. The best 81 students from this stage will then proceed to Stage Two (TV Quiz show) of the competition. Each school is to prepare its representatives for the qualifying test in four subjects- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
SECOND ROUND: TV QUIZ COMPETITION
The best 81 students (with the highest scores) out of those who wrote the qualifying examination will be invited to participate at this stage of the competition. This will be recorded and transmitted on Television across Nigeria and Africa.
InterswitchSPAK Winners Prize List
- Overall 1st Winner will be awarded a 5-year scholarship in any Nigerian tertiary institution, a laptop, a gold trophy, and monthly stipends for the 5 years, all totaling N7.5million.
- Overall 2nd winner will be given a 3-year scholarship, a laptop, a silver trophy accordingly and a monthly stipend for the 3 years, all totaling N4million
- Overall Third winner will receive a 1-year scholarship, a laptop, and a bronze trophy worth ₦1,000,000
Notes
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- The winners of the InterswitchSPAK + Project will be rewarded with the Founders Award
- 1st to 3rd place winners stand an optional chance of being employed by Interswitch
- Please note that all the participating schools are expected to be rewarded with e-certificates and other prizes based on their different point/s of disengagement
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
- The ISPAK National exam will be held as scheduled, online
- Students are to come along with only HB pencil, eraser, ruler, and statistical table; NO CALCULATORS WILL BE ALLOWED.
- Students must conduct themselves in an orderly manner
- Any act of misconduct will lead to the disqualification of the student.
- The competition is open to SS2 (year 11) students ONLY.
- Each school is to prepare their representatives for the qualifying exams in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics based on the current SS2 WAEC/NECO syllabuses.
- The decision of the organizers/ NECO is final and we shall not enter into any correspondence with anyone regarding the conduct of this examination.
PLEASE NOTE
- Students are advised to check their results via the online platform that will be made available to them from Wednesday, 25th May 2026.
- Only qualified students will be contacted for the second stage (TV quiz) of the competition.
- The InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition is to discover Nigeria’s best science student.
- Registration of your students is open till 11:59 pm, May 11th, 2026, and it’s free.
- Schools are now allowed to register up to ten (10) SS2 Science Students each
- Online CBT exams will be held on Thursday, 19th to Saturday, 21st May 2026.
- You don’t need to travel to write the qualifying examination. The Examination is fully online and can be written in your school, home, or any convenient space.
- You have a choice of three (3) days to pick from (between 8 am -6 pm) to write the examination.
- A school can register up to 10 students. Each School can only register a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10) Students. (SS2 students) regardless of sex, religion, and tribe.
- Mixed schools are required to have at least two female students among the six 6 that would represent them.
- The first Part: All the registered candidates on the platform, based on the time and date specified by the organizer, are expected to participate in this round of the competition.
- The second part: After the first round examination, the Top 500, selected across all states, will proceed to the second stage of the online qualifying examination. The best 81 students from this stage will then proceed to Stage Two (TV Quiz show) of the competition.
- a. The examination will happen within 3days (8hours per day). Students can choose anytime between the three days allocated for the examination, provided the period is available.
- b. Each student on the platform will have a 5-minute demo session to get acquainted with the platform before taking the test.
- c. All registered students will have 2 chances of writing the CBT, and the system will pick the better of the two scores.
CLOSING DATE
Online Registration ends on Wednesday, 11th May 2026.
FAQs
What is the Interswitch SPAK 4.0 National Science Competition?
The Interswitch SPAK 4.0 National Science Competition is a STEM-focused initiative designed to identify, promote, and reward the best science students in senior secondary schools across Africa. The 2026 edition aims to encourage young talents to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by exposing them to high-level competitions and rewarding excellence.
Who is eligible to register for the 2026 Interswitch SPAK 4.0 competition?
Eligibility is open to students in SS2 (or equivalent) attending any officially recognized secondary school. Participants must be currently enrolled, academically sound in STEM subjects, and nominated or approved by their school. Each school may register a specified number of students as outlined on the official registration portal.
How can schools or students register for the 2026 Interswitch SPAK 4.0?
Registration is done online through the official Interswitch SPAK portal. Schools are required to create an account, provide their details, and register their participating students. After successful submission, confirmation will be sent through the portal or email, and schools can then prepare their students for the qualifying exams.
What rewards or benefits do participants gain from joining the competition?
Participants stand a chance to win scholarships, cash prizes, tech gadgets, and national recognition. The top winners often receive university scholarships sponsored by Interswitch, mentoring opportunities, and exposure to leading STEM professionals. Schools also benefit through visibility, competitive advantage, and recognition for outstanding performance.
