Doodle for Google India Contest - National Art Competition
by Google India Private Limited
₹5,00,000 College Scholarship
Doodle for Google India Contest - National Art Competition is a competition by Google India Private Limited for students in Class 1–10, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 1–10
Fee
Free
Duration
Varies based on individual creative process and complexity of the doodle
Format
Individual
Time needed
Typically several months from announcement to winner declaration
About This Opportunity
The Doodle for Google India Contest is an annual art competition inviting students from Class 1 to 10 across India to redesign the Google logo. Participants are encouraged to express their creativity and imagination by creating a doodle based on a specific theme announced each year. The winning doodle receives national recognition by being featured on the Google India homepage.
This contest is open to Indian resident students enrolled in any school in India, from Class 1 to Class 10. Entrants must obtain prior permission from their parents, legal guardians, or school teachers to participate. Only one doodle entry is allowed per student, and it must be their original work, reflecting the contest theme and incorporating the Google logo.
Winners receive significant prizes, including college scholarships and technology packages for their schools. All participants gain valuable experience in creative expression and design, enhancing their artistic skills and potentially contributing to their portfolios. The competition aims to celebrate young artists and foster creativity among Indian youth.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–10
- Age Range
- 6 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Enrolled in an Indian school
Prerequisites
- Basic artistic ability
- Understanding of the English language for artist's statement
Open to Indian citizen students in Classes 1-10 (typically ages 6-16) enrolled in any school across India. Parental, legal guardian, or school teacher permission is required for participation. Different groups are Grade 1-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, and Grade 9-10.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The contest does not follow a fixed curriculum but encourages creative interpretation of an annual theme through art.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹5,00,000
The National Winner receives a ₹5,00,000 college scholarship. Group Winners each receive a ₹2,00,000 college scholarship. Technology packages are also provided to the schools of winners.
Prizes
Trophy, Google Merchandise & Tech Package
All 20 finalists receive a Trophy of Achievement and Google merchandise. The National Winner's school receives a ₹200,000 technology package.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
All 20 finalists receive a Certificate of Achievement by Google India.
Opens doors to
Winning a national competition provides a significant advantage for college applications, particularly for programs in arts and design.
Recognition
National Recognition by Google
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Round 1: Initial judging by a panel of art teachers and creative experts to select 20 national finalists (4 from each grade group). Round 2: Online public voting for the 20 national finalists to determine 5 group winners (one from each grade group). Round 3: A final panel of Google executives and guest judges selects one National Winner from the 5 group winners.
How entries are judged
Artistic merit (drawing skills, use of color), Creativity and originality (representation of theme, use of Google logo, unique approach), Communication of the contest theme (in drawing and supporting statement), Adherence to Doodle Requirements and contest rules.
Selection process
Doodles are evaluated based on artistic merit, creativity, and how well they communicate the annual theme. Public voting also contributes to the selection of group winners, with a final jury selecting the national winner.
How to apply
- 1Download and complete a one-page official entry form, which includes space for the doodle, an artist's statement (50 words or less), and parental/guardian/teacher consent.
- 2Submit the completed entry form either virtually via a digital upload tool on the contest website or as a hard copy by mail.
How to prepare
- Review past winning doodles for inspiration.
- Practice drawing and creative expression.
- Understand the annual theme thoroughly.
- Develop a clear concept for incorporating the Google logo.
- Refine the artist's statement to clearly explain the doodle's meaning.
Frequently asked questions
Is Doodle for Google India Contest - National Art Competition free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Doodle for Google India Contest - National Art Competition?
Students in Class 1–10. children aged 6-16.
What will my child gain from Doodle for Google India Contest - National Art Competition?
National Winner's artwork featured on Google India homepage for one day.. National Winner receives a ₹5,00,000 college scholarship.. National Winner's school receives a ₹2,00,000 technology package.. All 20 finalists receive a Certificate/Trophy of Achievement and Google merchandise.. Opportunity to gain national-level recognition and media exposure.. Develops artistic merit, creativity, and communication skills.. Enhances college applications, especially for arts and design programs..
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