If you are a student in the United States with a passion for art and creativity, the Doodle for Google Scholarship 2026 offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talent on a national stage and win significant prizes.
Organized by Google, this annual competition invites K–12 students across the U.S. to create a Google Doodle based on a specific theme, with winners receiving scholarships, tech packages, and national recognition.
This guide provides a complete breakdown of the eligibility, prizes, requirements, deadlines, and how to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Doodle for Google Scholarship 2026, you must:
- Be a student in grades K–12
- Be enrolled in a U.S.-based school (public, private, or homeschool)
- Be a U.S. resident (citizenship or legal residency typically required)
- Have parent/guardian or teacher consent.
Benefits
The competition offers substantial rewards:
National Winner:
- $45,000 college scholarship
- $50,000 technology package for their school or nonprofit
- Featured on the Google homepage
National Finalists:
- $10,000 Scholarships and tech prizes
- National recognition
State Winners:
- Google merchandise
- Certificates and recognition
This makes it one of the most prestigious student art competitions in the U.S.
Selection Criteria
Entries are evaluated based on:
- Artistic skill and creativity
- Interpretation of the theme
- Uniqueness and originality
- Clarity of the artist’s message
Judges include artists, educators, and Google representatives.
Method of Application
- Visit the official Doodle for Google website
- Download the entry form/template
- Create your doodle based on the theme
- Write a short artist statement
- Get a parent/guardian or teacher signature
- Submit your entry online or by mail.
Your application must include:
- Original Google Doodle artwork
- Completed entry form
- Artist statement explaining your idea
- Parent/guardian or teacher signature
Entries can be submitted digitally or via mail, depending on the year’s guidelines.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.
