Doodle for Google

An annual art contest from Google in which K-12 students create and submit their own Google Doodle. Entrants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents enrolled in a K-12 school or homeschool in the U.S., Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory or D.C. Each of the five Finalists receives a $10,000 college scholarship and a Chromebook, and the National Winner receives a $55,000 college scholarship plus a $50,000 technology package for their school.

Offered by Google. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Doodle for Google

When is the Doodle for Google deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Doodle for Google free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Doodle for Google?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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