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5th National Geographic Bee

5th National Geographic Bee
Date May 26, 1993
Location Washington, D.C.
Winner Noel Erinjeri
Age 14
Residence Swartz Creek, Michigan
No. of contestants 57
Preceded by 4th National Geographic Bee
Followed by 6th National Geographic Bee

The 5th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C. on May 26, 1993, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. The winner was Noel Erinjeri of Swartz Creek, Michigan, who won a $25,000 college scholarship. The 2nd-place winner, Michael Ring of Milford, Massachusetts, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Jeffrey Hoppes of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, won a $10,000 scholarship.


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