TORONTO – Google is calling on Canadian kids to come up with a doodle for the search giant’s home page by the end of the month.
Students in kindergarten through Grade 12 can submit an image for the Doodle 4 Google contest that fits the theme, “If I could invent anything I would invent…” by the deadline of December 31.
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After the deadline closes, a panel of judges — including retired astronaut Chris Hadfield, actress Karine Vanasse — will narrow down the submissions to 75 regional finalists. Eventually, 25 finalists will be flown to Toronto for the award presentation.
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It will then be up to the public to vote between Jan. 31 and Feb. 14, 2014 to determine the winner, who will receive a $10,000 scholarship. The winner’s school will also receive a $10,000 grant.
The winning doodle will be featured on Google’s homepage on February 26.
– With files from The Canadian Press
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