In addition to a cash prize, the winner will also receive a trophy, a medal and several other prizes. WASHINGTON — The winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee walks away with far more than just a trophy and some bragging rights. The academic competition that started Tuesday, May 26 and runs through Thursday, May 29, brings together top spellers from across the United States and several other countries. This year’s bee features 247 competitors representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories and several countries abroad. The finals are being held at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., after the…