The Spring 2021 MAGIC Competition event will consist of two separate competitions that are usually part of our annual conference. These events will culminate on Friday, April 23, 2021, when finalists will give their presentations, judges will pick the winners, and cash prizes and scholarships will be awarded - all on Zoom, where all of you can participate and enjoy the show safely from your home or office.

1. MAGIC Scholarship Competition - We will award up to $3000 in scholarships to qualifying undergraduate students. Applicants may be from any academic discipline; however, the project undertaken must involve GIS. The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to April 18, 2021, and finalists will be notified by April 20, 2021. Finalists must give a 10-minute virtual presentation outlining their project/work via Zoom on Friday, April 23, 2021, and winners will be announced on the same day. More information as well as an application form are available here.

2. MAGIC Map Gallery Competition - We are hosting a digital Map Gallery Competition with separate categories for students and professionals. The Map Gallery Competition provides a fun opportunity for you to showcase your creative talents in presenting geographic information. The competition is open to all, and the the top three finalists in each category will win cash prizes of $150, $100, and $75. One finalist will also win an ArcGIS for Personal Use license. All submissions will be digital and are due by Sunday, April 18, 2021. Submissions will be judged by the MAGIC Board of Directors, and winners will be announced at the Zoom event on Friday, April 23, 2021. More information is available here.