Doodle for Google 2026: 5 Things You Need to Know About This Year's Contest
- A new "Future of Sustainability" theme is confirmed for the 2026 Doodle for Google contest, shifting focus from individual achievements to collective environmental impact.
- First prize winners will receive a $30,000 college scholarship, a $50,000 technology package for their school, and a trip to Google's headquarters to see their Doodle live on the homepage for 24 hours.
- The entry deadline is strictly March 14, 2026, with submissions accepted via the official Doodle for Google website or mail-in forms available in select classrooms.
- Students in grades K-12 are eligible, but four separate age group brackets (K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12) will each have their own finalists and winners announced in May 2026.
- A new "Digital Art Only" category has been added for 2026, allowing participants to use Google Canvas or any approved drawing tablet app, separate from the traditional hand-drawn entry path.