Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals Today

The 92nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee finals are tonight. The competition pits the best young students (younger than 15) in the effort to be named the best speller in the country.

Part one is currently airing on ESPN 2 until 2pm. Part two will air tonight from 8:30pm-10:30pm on ESPN. (or until a winner is crowned)

According to nj.com the winner will receive $50,000 and a trophy, plus a $2,500 prize and reference library from Merriam-Webster, $400 in reference works from Encyclopedia Britannica, and trips to New York City to appear on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” and to Hollywood for a guest spot on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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