Raised in a humble farming household in the Upper East Region, Jennifer Anaale Apingu faced significant financial challenges that threatened her dreams on more than one occasion. From working as a kayayo to support herself, to excelling academically, representing Navrongo Senior High School at the 2022 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ), and eventually earning a scholarship to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Health and Allied Sciences

The National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has become a platform for discovering brilliant young minds and transforming lives beyond the competition stage. For Della Ayivor, a member of the Dzodze-Penyi SHS team that competed in the NSMQ in 2021, the experience marked a turning point in a journey defined by resilience, determination, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. In a one-on-one interview with the NSMQ Communications Team, Della shares the challenges he ov

Benjamin Nketsiah, a member of the winning team of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School in the 2020 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ), has been recognised with the prestigious Honors Giving Back Award at Michigan State University in the United States of America. Benjamin Nketsiah In an exclusive interview with the NSMQ Communications team, Benjamin opened up about his award-winning project, “She’s Strong,” a digital AI-driven platform designed to improve early detection of

Traditionally, the Regional Competitions of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) are held before the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) each year. However, following a review of the WASSCE calendar and subsequent consultations with the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), the schedule for the 2026 Regional Competitions has been revised. To allow candidates to focus fully on their examinations, the Regional Competitions will n