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National Science and Maths Quiz

Also known as: NSMQ 2026 · #NSMQ2026 · National Science & Maths Quiz · 2026 NSMQ · 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz · 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship

2026-05-252026-07-30

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School has become the first school from the Central Region to qualify for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after a commanding victory in the opening contest of the regional qualifiers.

    NSMQ 2026 : Mfantsiman Girls book place at nationals with dominant regional qualifier victory
  3. Joy Online

    Ejisuman SHS has become the first school to qualify from the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after a commanding performance in the opening contest.

    NSMQ 2026: Ejisuman SHS cruises to national championship with dominant opening victory
  4. Joy Online

    The Ashanti Region is set for another fiercely contested edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Regional Qualifiers, with 98 senior high schools competing for places at this year’s national championship.

    NSMQ 2026: 98 schools in Ashanti region battle for national qualification spots
  5. Joy Online

    The organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have announced a new schedule for the commencement of the 2026 Regional Qualifiers after an earlier postponement.

    NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled for July 25 to August 10
  6. Joy Online

    The organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Primetime Limited, have once again postponed the regional qualifiers for the 2026 competition, citing circumstances beyond their control.

    NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers postponed again as organisers cite unforeseen circumstances
  7. Joy Online

    The organizers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have rescheduled the regional qualifiers for the 2026 competition, pushing the start of the contest from Monday, July 6, to Thursday, July 9, 2026.

    NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled to July 9
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Among those recognised were His Royal Majesty Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse; Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, renowned moderator of the National Science and Maths Quiz; Dr Akwasi Agyeman, Editor of the Adom Brands of Multimedia Group Limited; Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Ya

    Ga Mantse, Prof Elsie Kauffman, Dr Akwasi Agyeman, and Akosua Agyapong honoured at Ghana Global Leadership Awards 2026
  10. Daily Guide

    Richlove Oduro, a student from Nsein Secondary School in the Western Region, described the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) as a “show-off.” That remark, interpreted by some as dismissive, ignited responses, most notably from neurosurgeon Isabella, who invoked the story of

    I Attended Harvard – Just Not the One You Think: Rethinking Success, Career Paths and School Labels in Ghana
  11. Joy Online

    Richlove Oduro, a student from Nsein Secondary School in the Western Region, described the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) as a “show-off.” That remark, interpreted by some as dismissive, ignited responses, most notably from neurosurgeon Isabella, who invoked the story of

    I attended Harvard – just not the one you think: Rethinking success, career paths and school labels in Ghana
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Oheneba Kwadwo Obeng, Aspiring NPP Chairman for the Kade constituency, presents the scholarship certificate to Alexander Marfo Appiah The two students also previously represented Kade Senior High Technical School in the National Science and Maths Quiz, bringing recognition to the

    Obeng Scholarship Foundation awards university scholarships to 2 former KASSTECH NSMQ participants

Today

  1. Islamic SHS wins Ashanti NSMQ qualifier in dramatic one-point finish

    Islamic Senior High School, Kumasi produced a dramatic comeback from 14 points in the opening round to defeat Agona SHTS 41–40 in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, securing a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Kumasi Sec. Tech. wins Ashanti NSMQ qualifier with highest score

    Kumasi Sec. Tech. School secured a spot at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship by posting 71 points, the highest qualifying score in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, ahead of Bosomtwe Boys' STEM High School (22 points), Al-Azhariya Islamic SHS (11 points), and Barekese SHS (9 points).

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. St. Monica's qualifies for 2026 NSMQ after defeating Presby Bompata

    St. Monica's Senior High School has secured a place in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by defeating Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata, in the Ashanti Regional qualifying contest with a score of 49 points to 47 points.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Shama SHS qualifies for 2026 NSMQ Championship

    Shama Senior High School won the fourth competition of the Western Regional Qualifiers with 40 points, narrowly beating Fiaseman SHS (36 points) to secure qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Sekondi College qualifies for 2026 NSMQ Championship

    Sekondi College won the fifth contest of the Western Regional Qualifiers with 73 points, defeating Bompeh SHTS (26 points) and Annor Adjaye SHS (7 points) to secure one of the region's qualification slots for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Okomfo Anokye SHS wins Ashanti Regional Qualifiers after two-year gap

    Okomfo Anokye Senior High School has qualified for the National Science and Maths Quiz championship after winning the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers with 47 points, defeating Namong SHS (44 points) in a final-riddle contest. The victory marks the school's return to the national competition after a two-year absence, following its maiden qualification in 2023.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nsutaman Catholic SHS upsets KNUST SHS to qualify for 2026 NSMQ

    Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School defeated two-time NSMQ semi-finalists KNUST Senior High School 54–49 points in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers to secure automatic qualification to the 2026 national championship.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Fijai SHS wins Western regional NSMQ qualifiers with 74 points

    Fijai Senior High School qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by winning Contest 3 of the Western Regional qualifiers with 74 points, defeating Daboase Senior High Technical School (30 points) and Prestea Senior High School (22 points).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Amenfiman SHS wins Western Region NSMQ qualifier with 61 points

    Amenfiman Senior High School secured the first qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship, scoring 61 points and beating St. Mary's Boys SHS (48 points), Ahantaman Girls' SHS (44 points), and Huni Valley SHS (21 points).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Tarkwa SHS wins Western region qualifier, advances to NSMQ 2026

    Tarkwa Senior High School secured the second qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after winning Contest Two with 49 points, ahead of Nkroful Agricultural SHS (25 points) and Mpohor SHS (9 points).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Armed Forces SHTS qualifies for NSMQ 2026 nationals

    Armed Forces Senior High Technical School won the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 52 points, booking a place at the national championship where they will face top schools like Opoku Ware School and PRESEC-Legon.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Wesley Girls qualifies for 2026 NSMQ with 70-point victory

    Wesley Girls' Senior High School secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after dominating Contest Eight of the Central Regional Qualifiers with 70 points, defeating Fetteman Senior High School (19 points) and Enyan Maim Senior High School (13 points). The school also became the first from the Central Region to win the GOIL Riddle Bonanza in the 2026 NSMQ qualifiers.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Senya SHS wins regional qualifier, qualifies for NSMQ nationals

    Senya Senior High School topped Contest Six of the Central Regional Qualifiers with 68 points, defeating Winneba Secondary School (43 points), Fetteman Senior High School (26 points), and Assin Manso Senior High School (16 points) to secure its second appearance at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Holy Child School advances to 2026 NSMQ nationals

    Holy Child School secured a return to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after defeating Mankessim Senior High Technical School in a tie-breaker at the Central Regional Qualifiers. The Elmina-based school edged out Mankessim following a closely contested match where the two teams remained competitive throughout multiple rounds.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kumasi Academy qualifies for 2026 NSMQ nationals with 63-point win

    Kumasi Academy topped the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 63 points, finishing ahead of Ejisu Senior High Technical School (33 points) and Fomena T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (20 points). The school also swept the GOIL PLC Riddle Bonanza by solving all four riddles.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Nyakrom SHS qualifies for NSMQ 2026 with twin sister story

    Nyakrom Senior High Technical School has secured its second-ever qualification to the National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after victory in a Central Regional Qualifier. The contest was marked by an emotional moment when twin sisters Bridgitta and Bridget Agyabeng shared the NSMQ experience, with Bridgitta competing as a substitute while her sister cheered from the audience.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Aggrey Memorial wins Central region NSMQ qualifier, heads to nationals

    Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after defeating Gomoa SDA SHS with 51 points in the Central Regional Qualifiers on Day Two.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. St. Hubert's Seminary wins Ashanti NSMQ qualifier, books national slot

    St. Hubert's Seminary SHS staged a comeback against Afua Kobi Ampem Girls' SHS to win the fifth qualification slot from the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship, finishing with 56 points.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Edinaman SHS wins Central region NSMQ qualifiers with 71 points

    Edinaman Senior High School has qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after scoring 71 points in Contest Two of the Central Regional Qualifiers, the highest opening-day score in the region.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 July

  1. St. Louis SHS qualifies for 2026 NSMQ nationals after comeback

    St. Louis Senior High School secured automatic qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship after a comeback victory in Ashanti Region qualifiers with 53 points, beating Jachie Pramso SHS (45 points) and Kumasi Girls' SHS (42 points).

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mfantsiman Girls qualifies for NSMQ nationals with regional victory

    Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School won the opening contest of the Central Region's 2026 NSMQ qualifiers with 61 points, securing the first qualification slot for the region's national championship. The school has now qualified for the nationals for the third consecutive year after returning to the competition in 2024.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ejisuman SHS qualifies for NSMQ 2026 nationals with opening victory

    Ejisuman SHS won the opening contest of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz with 51 points, securing the first qualification slot from the region. St. Jerome SHS finished second with 35 points, while Onwe SHS, in its maiden regional appearance, scored 3 points.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ashanti Region: 98 schools compete in NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers

    Ninety-eight senior high schools in the Ashanti Region are competing across 21 contests to qualify for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship. Several prominent schools, including Kumasi Academy, KNUST SHS, and St. Louis SHS, are competing in the regional qualifiers after missing automatic qualification.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled for July 25–August 10

    The organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz announced that the 2026 Regional Qualifiers will be held from July 25 to August 10, 2026, following extensive stakeholder engagement and an earlier postponement due to circumstances beyond their control.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers postponed again by organisers

    Primetime Limited has postponed the National Science and Maths Quiz regional qualifiers for 2026 due to circumstances beyond their control, following an earlier rescheduling from July 6 to July 9. A new schedule will be announced soon.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers moved to July 9

    Primetime Limited, organizers of the National Science and Maths Quiz, have rescheduled the 2026 regional qualifiers from July 6 to July 9, 2026, citing circumstances beyond their control.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana Leadership Awards honours Ga Mantse and four others

    The Ghana Leadership Awards International held its 18th Awards Ceremony in Accra on 5 June 2026, honouring His Royal Majesty Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (the Ga Mantse), Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dr Akwasi Agyeman, Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Yawoh, and Akosua Agyapong for their leadership and contributions to national and international development.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ghana's education culture overvalues school prestige, undermines alternative paths

    An opinion piece prompted by recent social media debate about the National Science and Maths Quiz argues that Ghana has normalised ranking human worth based on schools attended and career prestige, creating a hierarchy that undervalues less prestigious institutions and creative or technical pathways.

    6 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana's obsession with school prestige obscures individual merit

    A student's comment dismissing the National Science and Maths Quiz sparked online debate about Ghana's tendency to rank human worth by school attended, course studied, and perceived career prestige rather than individual capability and contribution.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Obeng Scholarship Foundation awards university scholarships to two students

    Two former KASSTECH students who represented the school in the National Science and Maths Quiz have received university scholarships from the Obeng Scholarship Foundation. The beneficiaries, Alexander Marfo Appiah and Kelvin Addo, are studying Biochemistry and Civil Engineering respectively, and the scholarship covers tuition, boarding, transportation, living allowance, and mentorship support.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

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