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.
Chatham House Fellowships
Supporting future policymakers with up to 10 fellowships a year for early and mid-career leaders interested in geopolitical challenges and world affairs.
Youth Environmental Science
Year-long placements for young people aged 18–25 interested in paid environmental work across the UK.
Decolonising Archive
An open access archive preserving, organising, and making discoverable records related to decolonising knowledge across Africa, the diaspora, and the Global South.
The Social Mobility Foundation
Supporting high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds across the UK into top universities and careers.
Scholarships for Ghazza
A Palestinian-led mentorship program that helps students from Gaza apply for higher education scholarships.
The African Education Research Database
A curated collection of research undertaken in the past decade by scholars based in sub-Saharan Africa.
Futures for All
Supporting young people from state schools and colleges access real-world experiences, hear from inspirational speakers, and discover new opportunities.
Cycle Sisters
A charity creating accessible and empowering cycling spaces for Muslim and ethnically diverse women.
Perivoli Africa Research Centre
A global scientific effort in which African scholars, institutions and knowledges produced from the continent take their rightful place.
Bath Spa Empowers
A professional development programme for Bath Spa University and Bath Spa University London students and recent graduates from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
EISA Postdoctoral Grants
Grants funding for PhD students at different stages of study and research, including recent graduates and those seeking postdoctoral positions.
Healthcare Communications Training Programme
A four-week paid traineeship open to graduates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds interested in public health, health inequalities and healthcare communications.
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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