The Sterling Maths Quiz Competition is a nationwide mathematics competition giving Nigerian students the opportunity to test their mathematical skills, compete with students from across the country, gain recognition and win cash prizes.
Organised by Sterling in partnership with Educare, organisers of the South East Maths Olympiad, the competition is designed to encourage mathematics, problem-solving and academic excellence among young Nigerians. Each competition cycle has a total ₦1,000,000 prize pool.
Sterling Maths Quiz Competition 2026 Details
Organiser: Sterling Bank
Partner: Educare
Eligible Students: Primary 1–6, JSS 1–3 and SS 1–3 students in Nigeria
Competition Format: Online qualifying quiz followed by a live grand finale
1st Prize: ₦500,000
2nd Prize: ₦300,000
3rd Prize: ₦200,000
Application Fee: Free
Deadline: No fixed deadline currently stated; quiz dates will be announced in advance
Application: Online registration
About the Sterling Maths Quiz Competition
Sterling says the competition was created to help students build confidence in mathematics while encouraging a culture of problem-solving and academic excellence.
The initiative gives students the opportunity to compete with their peers nationally rather than limiting mathematics competitions to individual schools or regions.
The competition is held in cycles, with an online qualifier leading to a live grand finale for the highest-performing participants.
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Who Can Participate?
The official competition page currently lists the following eligible classes:
- Primary 1–6
- JSS 1–3
- SS 1–3
This means students across primary and secondary school levels can register and participate in the competition. Parents or legal guardians are required to provide consent during registration.
How the Competition Works
The competition follows three main stages:
1. Register
A parent or guardian completes the online registration form and creates a participant profile for the student.
The form requests information such as:
- Parent/guardian's full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- State of residence
- Student's full name
- Gender
- Date of birth
- School name
- Current class
- State where the school is located
The parent or legal guardian must also confirm that the information provided is accurate and consent to the child's participation.
2. Take the Online Qualifying Quiz
Registered students participate in an online qualifying quiz on the scheduled date.
The official page currently states that the online qualifier takes place on Saturday from 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM. Specific quiz dates are to be announced in advance.
Students should therefore pay attention to the information provided after registration and prepare to participate during the scheduled time.
3. Compete in the Live Grand Finale
The top 10 participants from the online qualifying stage advance to the live grand finale.
The grand finale is scheduled for Sunday at 6:00 PM, according to the current competition schedule.
Prizes to Be Won
Each competition cycle has a total prize pool of ₦1,000,000, distributed among the top three participants:
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | ₦500,000 |
| 2nd Place | ₦300,000 |
| 3rd Place | ₦200,000 |
In addition to the cash prizes, participants can gain national recognition and the opportunity to compete with students from different parts of Nigeria.
Benefits of Participating
The Sterling Maths Quiz Competition provides students with an opportunity to:
- Test their mathematics skills under timed conditions
- Compete with students from across Nigeria
- Improve confidence in mathematics
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Gain national recognition for outstanding performance
- Qualify for the live grand finale
- Compete for a share of the ₦1,000,000 prize pool
The competition is therefore not only about the cash prizes but also about encouraging students to practise mathematics and develop confidence in solving problems.
What Students Should Prepare
Students who want to participate should prepare by revising their mathematics topics and practising questions under time limits.
Since the qualifying stage is a short online test, participants should also ensure they have:
- A reliable internet connection
- A suitable device for taking the online quiz
- A quiet environment during the test
- Their registration information readily available
- Good knowledge of fundamental mathematics and problem-solving techniques
Parents and guardians should also ensure that the student is available at the announced quiz time.
How to Apply for the Sterling Maths Quiz Competition
Parents or legal guardians can register a student through the official Sterling Maths Quiz Competition page.
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Complete the registration form with the student's correct details and provide the required parent/legal guardian consent.
The official page currently does not state a fixed closing date. Instead, it says that quiz dates will be announced in advance. Applicants should therefore register and monitor official Sterling communication for the next scheduled competition.
Important Information
Registration is for the student who will participate in the quiz, but the form is completed with parent/guardian information and requires parental or legal guardian consent.
Applicants should provide accurate information during registration and avoid submitting false or misleading details.
The official Sterling page should be used for registration and competition updates.
Important Scholarship and Competition Safety Alert
Parents and students should be careful when applying for online competitions and scholarship opportunities.
Do not provide your BVN on competition or scholarship application forms unless you have independently verified a legitimate and clearly stated reason from the authorised organisation. Never share your ATM PIN, OTP, banking password, internet banking login details or card PIN with anyone claiming to represent a competition organiser.
Also avoid anyone asking you to:
- Pay money to register for the competition
- Pay a "shortlisting fee"
- Pay to secure a prize
- Pay money before your winnings can be released
- Send money for "verification" or "processing"
- Provide banking passwords or OTPs to receive a prize
- Install suspicious applications or click unknown links
Always use the official Sterling website and verify any unusual request before providing personal information or making a payment.
Conclusion
The Sterling Maths Quiz Competition 2026 gives Nigerian students from Primary 1 to SS3 an opportunity to test their mathematics skills on a national platform.
With ₦1,000,000 available in every competition cycle, including ₦500,000 for first place, the competition combines academic challenge with financial rewards and national recognition.
Parents and guardians with eligible students can register through Sterling's official competition page and watch for announcements of the next online qualifying quiz.
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