Doodle for Google: $50,000 Technology Grant

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/resources/history.html

You probably already know that Google's search box usually has thematic art for special days or to commemorate an event in history. I always enjoy seeing the creativity displayed with the Google logo. I also enjoy seeing some of the past Google art at the Doodle History page. Well, now there's something even better: the chance to win $50,000 in technology money for your school!

The contest is called Doodle for Google, and is open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade, and there are categories for the various ages. The first place winner receives a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school, a $30,000 college scholarship, a trip to the awards ceremony in New York, a Chromebook laptop, a tablet, and a tee-shirt with their design, in addition to their doodle being featured on the Google homepage on May 23, 2013.

There are also national and state winners, with a variety of prizes. The Google Judging and Prizes page has all the information about the number of winners.

Google even has a page for educators with information on how to help your students get started, an educator guide, a classroom poster, and an informational pamphlet. Here is the link to sign up for periodic emails for deadline information.