The stage is set for the 2026 NSMQ Grand Finale, and three schools are ready to battle for the coveted trophy. For Accra Academy, it is a historic first appearance at the Grand Finale. St. Augustine’s College, two-time champions, are making their third appearance and hoping that the third time will bring another taste of victory. Meanwhile, eight-time champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) are back with their eyes firmly set on a ninth title. On Septembe

The Quarter-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) delivered three days of intense competition, unexpected victories, remarkable comebacks and nail-biting finishes that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Supporters of Mfantsipim in a pensive mood as tension builds during the contest. Supporters and students of PRESEC jubilating after winning their contest. With a place in the Semi-final Stage at stake, the 27 schools battled fiercely for the nin

August 24, 2026 The stage is set, the contestants are ready, and the race for the Quarter-finals is on. The One-eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship begins on Wednesday, August 26, as 27 seeded schools join 54 schools that advanced from the Preliminary Stage for three days of intense competition. With 81 schools competing for just 27 places in the Quarter-finals, every contest carries significant weight. From Wednesday, August 26

CNC Auditorium - August 21, 2026 Namong Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from the Ashanti Region announced their arrival on the big stage in unforgettable fashion at the Preliminary Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. Although they did not advance to the One-eighth Stage, the first-time National Championship participants delivered a performance to remember, producing a flawless display in Round Four that had the audience cheering t

Main Auditorium – 21 August, 2026 Wesley Girls’ High School made a strong return to the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship, defeating Simms SHS and Nkwatia Presby SHS to secure a place in the One-eighth Stage. The Cape Coast-based school entered the contest determined to reclaim its place among the top contenders after losing its seeded status last year. Wesley Girls’ High School came out firing from the opening round, immediately establishing th

Ten schools will make their debut at the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship this year, bringing fresh energy, ambition and the hopes of communities eager to see their schools make a mark on the national stage. Far from coming merely to gain experience, the debutants say they are ready to challenge the ‘so called big names’ in the competition and prove that first-timers can compete with the best. The 10 debutants are: Esaase Bontefufuo SHTS – Ashanti Re

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) campus is buzzing with a familiar energy. Buses are rolling in, luggage is piling up, school uniforms are filling the walkways, and teams from across the country are arriving ahead of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. Students in colourful school uniforms move through the campus with luggage in tow, while teachers and coordinators settle their teams into camp for weeks of intense intellectual competition. A

The 2026 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will be officially launched today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the GNAT Hall in Accra, at 3:00 p.m. The event will set the stage for this year’s National Championship, which will see 174 schools battle for the coveted title of National Science & Maths Quiz 2026 Champion, as well as the honour and bragging rights that come with it. The participating schools comprise 27 seeded schools, including one private school;

Bono Regionals kick off in high spirit with wins for Sacred Heart SHS, Mansen SHS, Sunyani SHS and Wenchi Methodist SHS

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Regional Qualifiers has been postponed. We appreciate your understanding and continued support. A new schedule will be announced soon.

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

Since the introduction of the Regional Championship in 2019, only one school has been unable to achieve the extraordinary feat of dominating their regions and conquering the national stage in the same year, emerging as both Regional and National Champions. 2019 Champions, St. Augustine's College Out of seven possible opportunities between 2019 and 2025, three schools have accomplished this feat across five editions, all occurring consecutively from 2019 to 2023. The first to

For three consecutive years, winners of the Central Regional Championship have bowed out of the National Championship before the Quarter-final stage, a jinx that has so far affected two different schools.

Herbert Abugbilla Adelwin, a contestant from Mankranso Senior High School at the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), has been awarded a full six-year medical school scholarship by the Accra College of Medicine, emerging top among 28 applicants. Herbert, alongside his teammates Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah and Augustine Manu Neyare, led Mankranso SHS on a remarkable journey to the semi-final stage of NSMQ 2025, defeating two Category A schools, Ghana National College and St

The fourth edition of the 2025 STEM Festival was officially launched at the GNAT Hall in Accra yesterday, November 11, 2025. The event, which seeks to celebrate the creativity, innovation and potential of Ghana’s young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, brought together innovators and enthusiastic students. It marked the beginning of activities designed to inspire the nation’s next generation of scientists and innovators. The event was attended by dist

The stage is set, the buzzers are ready, and anticipation hangs thick in the Cape Coast air. The 2025 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz reaches its grand climax today, November 6, 2025, as Mfantsipim School, St. Augustine’s College, and Opoku Ware School lock horns in what promises to be the biggest academic showdown of the year. This is a clash of legacies, a battle for dominance between coastal giants and an ambitious Ashanti powerhouse. Each finalist arrives wi

The NSMQ Review Show, hosted by Dr (Pharm.) Stephen Nimo on the fourth day of the Preliminary Stage of the National Championship, delved into the prospects of girls’ schools winning the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) and the challenges that continue to stand in their way. The show featured Mr. Daniel Tawiah, Coordinator for St. Mary’s SHS, Accra, and Mr. Kofi Owusu Boahen, a 2023 past contestant for Okuapemman School. Together, they shared experiences and insights on th

The NSMQ Review Show , hosted by Dr. (Pharm.) Stephen Nimo, delved into the strategies, performances, and defining moments of this year’s competition. Held on October 21, 2025 at the SGS Auditorium, the show offered sharp analysis and deep insight into schools’ preparations, achievements, and takeaways from the Preliminary Stage of the National Science & Maths Quiz. This episode featured Mr. Frank Afriyie of Sunyani SHS and Mr. Ebenezer Agyemang of Our Lady of Grace SHS, who