Voting is live: Help choose the next Doodle for Google winner

2026-04-16 · Source: The Keyword · Field: Education & Learning — K-12 Education & Child Development · Depth: Fundamental Awareness, medium

Summary

Voting is now live for the 17th annual Doodle for Google contest, inviting the public to choose the national winner from five K-12 student finalists. These finalists, selected from tens of thousands of submissions based on the theme "My superpower is…", each receive a \$10,000 college scholarship, Google technology, and a feature on the Google homepage. Public voting is open from April 16 to April 29, with the national winner earning an additional \$45,000 scholarship and a \$50,000 technology package for their school. The judging panel for this year's contest includes NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and 2025 National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson. The ultimate winner will be announced in May.

Key takeaway

Public voting is now open for the 17th annual Doodle for Google contest, featuring five K-12 student finalists whose artwork will be displayed on the Google homepage. The national winner will receive a \$45,000 scholarship and a \$50,000 technology package for their school. Voting closes on April 29, offering the public a direct role in supporting young artists and shaping Google's iconic display.

Topics

• Doodle for Google
• Student Art Contest
• K-12 Scholarships
• Public Voting Campaign
• Google Homepage Feature

Best for: General Interest

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