Doodle for Google 2022 is accepting doodles. This year’s theme is:
I care for myself by…
What can your child imagine? The winning artist will receive a $30,000 college scholarship and their school will receive $50,000 Google for Education technology grant.
Each of the 50 state and territory winners will receive a prize.
The 2020 winner was a 5th grader. The age range is K-12 grade. Deadline to enter is March 4, 2022
It’s not Michelangelo for Google
Whatever artwork your child submits, does not have to be “a finished piece” ready to be placed on Google’s home page. There is a team of illustrators and engineers that work with the winning doodles to prepare them for Google’s home page.
The Minimum Scholarship Awarded is $5,000
While the national winner receives:
- A $30,000 college scholarship
- A $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
There are also scholarships and prizes for the four national finalists, plus prizes and swag for state and territory winners.
Kids in grades K-12 Can Enter
For judging, students are grouped in five groups depending upon their grade.
Grades K-3
Grades 4-5
Grades 6-7
Grades 8-9
Grades 10-12
2020’s winner was in 5th grade. It is never too early to begin a college savings account. 2019’s winner was six years old. And no this is not a typo.
How Do I Start?
Not all of us are artists. I can’t even draw a straight line. But Google’s got you covered. There are several exercises on the Doodle for Google site to help you get your kids/students started. The video are from 30 seconds to 6 minutes in length with step by step help from Introduction to Doodle for Google to Wrap Up.
Doodle for Google How To Videos
If the written word is better for you, Doodle for Google has educator packets available for download.
Doodle for Google Notes for Educators
The Date to Submit Your Doodle
The date to submit doodles is March 4, 2022
Can Anyone Submit A Doodle for Google?
Yes! Why should the kids have all the fun? If you have an idea for Google Doodle, share it with the illustrators at doodleproposals@google.com with ideas for the next Google Doodle.
Deadline for 2022 is March 4, so get doodling.