| 50th Scripps National Spelling Bee | |
|---|---|
 The Mayflower Hotel, site of the 50th National Spelling Bee | |
| Date | June 8–9, 1977 |
| Location | The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | John Paola |
| Age | 13 |
| Residence | Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
| Sponsor | Pittsburgh Press |
| Sponsor location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Winning word | cambist |
| No. of contestants | 94 |
| Pronouncer | Richard R. Baker |
| Preceded by | 49th Scripps National Spelling Bee |
| Followed by | 51st Scripps National Spelling Bee |
The 50th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel on June 8–9, 1977 sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.