88th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 88th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland from May 24–28, 2015. Students competed for a prize valued at $38,600 coming from various companies.

88th Scripps National Spelling Bee
DateMay 24–28, 2015
LocationGaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
WinnerCo-winners:
  • Gokul Venkatachalam
  • Vanya Shivashankar
Residence
SponsorSt. Louis Post-Dispatch (Venkatachalam)
The Olathe News (Shivashankar)
Winning word
  • nunatak (Venkatachalam)
  • Scherenschnitte (Shivashankar)
No. of contestants283
PronouncerJacques Bailly
Preceded by87th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by89th Scripps National Spelling Bee
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