Archive · 31 May 2025
Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps Spelling Bee
A boy named Faizan Zaki, who is 13 years old, won a big spelling contest called the Scripps National Spelling Bee!
He spelled a French word correctly to win.
The contest was special because it was its 100th year.
Faizan had been trying to win for several years, so he was very happy.
He got a trophy, a medal, and money for winning.
This showed everyone how good he is at spelling and how hard he worked!
Faizan Zaki, 13, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
He correctly spelled "claircissement" to secure the win.
The competition celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Zaki received the Scripps Cup, a medal, and $50,000.
This was Zaki's fourth time competing in the national bee.
- Who
- Faizan Zaki, other spellers
- What
- Faizan Zaki won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- National Harbor, Maryland
- Why
- To win the national spelling bee after years of practice and participation.
- Winner
- Faizan Zaki
- Winner's Age
- 13
- Winner's School
- C.M. Rice Middle School
- Winner's Hometown
- Allen, Texas
- Competition Location
- National Harbor, Maryland
- Cash Prize
- $50,000
Sources
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Indian-American Faizan Zaki overcomes shocking, self-inflicted flub to win Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2025: Indian-Americans Sarvadnya Kadam, Sarv Dharavane runner-ups as Faizan Zaki takes lead: All you need to know
'What are meliponine, burgall' : The two words that made Sarvadnya Kadam, Sarv Dharavane lose 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee title
Spelling Bee champion Faizan Zaki’s grandmother watches event live from Khammam, India
