Resources for underrepresented students
Discover our curated directory of programmes, scholarships, internships, and career pathways, and learn more about the work and experiences of those leading the way in shaping more equitable futures.
Mapping Black London
A digital project that recentres and recovers the presence of people of colour throughout the city’s history.
Queen Mary Futures
Opportunities for underrepresented Year 12 students to gain an insight into different university subjects, and to prepare for the challenges of university-level study.
Envision UCL
A programme of three in-person events exclusively for students of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in Year 10, who are interested in learning more about university.
The Sutton Trust
Supporting young people from less advantaged backgrounds to access leading universities and careers. Programmes are free to attend.
National Saturday Clubs
A nationwide network of free Saturday morning programmes for children aged 13 to 16.
York St John University: Encompass
Collaboration with the Black Geographers to encourage a more diverse representation of people and places within geography.
Durham University: Space to Explore Potential
A summer school programme designed to support students who are typically underrepresented in higher education.
University of Cambridge: Geography Scholarship
This scholarship supports a new undergraduate student from an underrepresented background to study geography.
Turn2us
If you’re aged 16 or over and in education, Turn2Us can help you find out what grants, benefits, or other financial support you may be eligible for.
The Open University: Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarship
Scholarship that lets displaced UK-resident students study for free, supporting those affected by conflict, persecution, or crisis.
Birbeck University: The Compass Sanctuary Scholarship
This scholarship supports forced migrants with tuition waivers and financial aid for living costs, enabling access to higher education.
University of Edinburgh: The Andrea Levy Scholarship
Scholarships for Black African and Caribbean students, covering tuition and living costs, funded by Andrea Levy’s family.
About the Geography for All resource directory
Our Geography for All resources are a curated, searchable collection of opportunities, programmes and initiatives supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds in geography and related fields.
This online hub maps pathways across the social mobility landscape, bringing together scholarships, internships, mentoring programmes, career development opportunities, and other forms of support that can help students before, during and after university.
Developed as part of our Geography for All initiative, the directory aims to make it easier for students, teachers and educators to find clear, practical routes into and through geography, from study to future careers.
The directory also serves as a platform to connect students to wider networks and opportunities beyond the geography community, amplifying the work of organisations already leading in shaping equitable futures.
We will further spotlight both national and community-led initiatives, helping students navigate their options with confidence.
If you know of opportunities you would like to see included, please get in touch at geogforall@rgs.org
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