The next conference will be held in Beijing, China in August 2001. Entries should depict the whole world, rather than part of it. Any student who is 15 years old or younger may submit a map. The maximum size for maps is 17 x 11 inches, or 42 x 30 centimeters. All this information must be written on a label attached to the backside of the map.
Creativity is judged more important than technical accuracy.
At least one award will be given to entries given by children between 9 and 12 years old. The grants were originally designed to help Teacher Consultants conduct the teacher training they have been prepared for by the ASGIs. The grants have expanded to also include classroom-based and school, district, and state projects.