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The Doodle for Google 2025-26 contest is now closed for entries.

Check back soon to participate in the national voting!

Doodle for Google
is an annual celebration of student art & creativity

Each year, K-12 students dream up their interpretations of a creative theme, competing to display their artwork on the Google homepage.
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Welcome from Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis welcomes you to Doodle for Google

2025-26 Judges

Giannis
Antetokounmpo

NBA All-Star & Philanthropist

Ashlie
Crosson

National Teacher of
the Year

How Doodles are judged in the contest

  • Artistic merit

    Skill in the chosen art form, based on age-appropriate expressive qualities

  • Creativity

    Imagination, uniqueness, and use of the letters in the Google logo

  • Theme communication

    How the contest theme is expressed in both the artwork and written description

Prizes

Dream big. Win big. 5 Finalists will be named by early May 2026, and the National Winner will be announced by late May.

The 5 Finalists

receive the following:

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$10,000

college scholarship

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Your artwork on Google.com

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Google technology and merch

The National Winner

(in addition to the Finalist prizes)

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$45,000

college scholarship

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$50,000

school tech package

Resources for Educators

Educators and mentors play a huge role in Doodle for Google. Use the videos and Educator Guide to help you guide your students through their Doodle creations.
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Step-by-step videos of the creative process
Helpful YouTube videos to break things down into simple steps
Watch the playlist
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An Educator Guide for your classroom
In-depth lesson guide to help you inspire and engage your students
Download the guide
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Certificates of participation
Celebrate all students who enter Doodle for Google with certificates
Download certificates

FAQ

About the Contest

About entering and eligibility

About the judging process