contest Overview

Google’s Doodle for Google competition invites students in grades K-12 to design a Google Doodle based on a specific theme.For the 2025-26 contest, students are asked to respond to the prompt: “My superpower is…” The contest aims to celebrate student creativity and provide⁤ a platform for young artists to⁢ showcase their talents.

The contest is open to students attending schools ⁢in the United States (including homeschools), Puerto Rico, U.S. territories,freely associated states,and the District of Columbia. This year, children of ⁢military personnel stationed abroad are also eligible and will be judged⁤ alongside submissions from their home state.

Previous⁤ winning Doodles have been displayed prominently on the Google homepage, reaching millions of users. The national winner⁤ receives a $5,000‍ college scholarship and ⁢their school receives a $50,000 technology grant.

How to Enter

the ‍entry period for Doodle for Google 2025-26 runs from October 15, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Students can submit their artwork and find detailed contest rules, resources for educators, ⁤and parent information on the official Doodle for Google website.

Submissions⁢ must be original ⁣artwork created by the⁢ student and adhere to the contest guidelines ⁣regarding materials and content. Educators are encouraged to use the resources ⁣available on the website to integrate the contest into their curriculum.

Judging Process and⁢ Prizes

Entries will be judged by a panel of Google employees and guest judges. Judging criteria include creativity, artistic skill, relevance to the theme, and clarity‍ of the artwork’s message. The judging process‍ typically involves several rounds, narrowing down ‍the submissions to state winners, then national finalists, ‍and ultimately, a national winner.