As excitement builds, the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is set to return in grand style, with Cape Coast as the host city for this year’s national championship.

Schools from across Ghana are gearing up for the prestigious quiz competition, which will see over 100 institutions competing for the top prize.

Among the competing schools, 27 have already secured a place in the one-eighth stage of the contest, setting the stage for an intense battle of wits. The competition will take place at key venues, including the Centre for National Culture (CNC), UCC Auditorium 900, and the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Auditorium, where the intellectual showdown will unfold.

The official launch of the 2024 NSMQ and balloting for the preliminary stage is scheduled for October 1 at 3 PM at the New GNAT Hall in Accra. Following the launch, the preliminary rounds will take place from October 14 to October 17, where schools will vie for a spot in the next stage of the championship.

Successful schools from the one-eighth stage will move on to the quarter-finals and semi-finals, which will also be held at the SGS Auditorium in Cape Coast. The competition will culminate with the grand finale at the New Education Centre (NEC), where the ultimate champion will be crowned.

The 2024 NSMQ, produced by Primetime Limited, continues to be a significant event in the country’s academic calendar. Sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, the competition aims to promote excellence in science and mathematics education.

In addition to the live audience, the NSMQ will be broadcast on JoyNews and Joy Prime, with support from key sponsors including Vitamilk, NASCO, German Ozone Medical Center, Royal Foam, Jamaa Soap, Heritage Christian College, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Chopbox Technologies, Sintex Tank, DBS, Built Financial Technologies, Beta Malt, and Family Health University College.

As the national championship approaches, the suspense builds, and students and schools alike are eager to make their mark on Ghana’s premier science and mathematics competition.