Resources for underrepresented students
A curated directory of programmes, scholarships, internships, and career pathways. Discover the work and experiences of those leading the way in shaping more equitable futures.
Bloxham Sustainability Challenge
A free national programme where sixth form students tackle real sustainability briefs set by industry, building workplace readiness and geospatial skills, with an accredited EPQ pathway worth up to 28 UCAS points.
Placemaking: Is it useful to Black Geographers and Geography?
An in conversation piece drawing on Black placemaking in the Geography Department at King’s College London - belonging, identity and the everyday interventions that can (re)shape academic spaces for Black geographers.
Carbon Trust Internships
An internship programme throughout the year supporting young people looking to pursue a career in the sustainability, renewables or environmental sector.
Youth Engagement Externships
The National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy Externship program is an educational opportunity designed to help participants build conservation knowledge and develop important career-connected skills.
Another Way
An environmental charity aiming to inspire young people to take action against the climate and ecological crisis.
Enhanced Weathering Africa Partnership
A project committed to promoting Enhanced Weathering as a viable climate solution across Africa.
You Be You
A social enterprise empowering children and young people to have confidence in who they are, and to understand the world around them.
Black Apprentice Network
A network serving ambitious Black apprentices and early career individuals seeking opportunity, and forward-thinking employers building diverse teams.
LCC Changemakers
An initiative led by London College of Communication and external co-designers using creativity to advance equity, inclusion and social justice across university culture.
We Are Here Scotland
Creating spaces and opportunities with Black and Global Majority people in Scotland's creative industries.
Good Work
A youth employment and social mobility charity, supporting 18-25 year olds facing multiple barriers to employment build their skills and confidence and transition into work.
AgriFuture Scholarship Programme
Supporting young people from racially marginalised backgrounds into the agricultural sector through a bespoke programme of mentoring, residential experiences and work placements.
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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