Google is giving kids across the nation a chance to have their drawing showcased on the homepage of the site that gets more clicks than any other.
Google launched its Doodle 4 Google contest this month. The contest is open to any student in the U.S. from kindergarten through 12th grade. The theme for this year’a contest is: “If I Could Invent One Thing to Make the World a Better Place…” and the winner will get the chance of a lifetime.
In addition to a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 education grant for his or her school, the winner gets a coveted trip to the Google headquarters in Silicon Valley. They will work with a team of Google designers to turn their drawing into an animation that will be displayed on Google.com June 9.
Google has been known for its outstanding illustrations that grab the attention of its users. It’s vivid depictions illustrate some of society’s most relevant issues. Its most recent homepage used the 2014 Winter Olympics as a platform to voice its support for LGBT rights in Russia. Check out some of Google’s best doodles online.