Scholarship

Doodle for Google

National art contest with scholarships and school technology prizes.

Detail	Information
Award	$5,000 to $30,000 plus tech grants
Provider	Google
Typical deadline	March to April
Eligible grade levels	grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Category	arts

Who qualifies

U.S. students in grades K-12 who draw a Google Doodle on the yearly theme.

How to apply

1. Open the official Google application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Doodle for Google worth?

The Doodle for Google awards $5,000 to $30,000 plus tech grants. Amounts are set by Google and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the Doodle for Google deadline?

The typical deadline is March to April. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the Doodle for Google?

U.S. students in grades K-12 who draw a Google Doodle on the yearly theme.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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