The North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) is an enjoyable society of map enthusiasts.
The grant promotes the participation of students in the NACIS annual meeting through the Student Map and Poster Competition, aiming to showcase their cartography skills and research. It is open for all students to submit entries related to maps and cartography, featuring two main categories: cartographic design quality and cartographic research quality. The competition encourages a wide display of student work without an entry fee, offering winners cash prizes, certificates, and recognition among meeting attendees through a democratic selection process.