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.
Scholarships for Ghazza
A Palestinian-led mentorship program that helps students from Gaza apply for higher education scholarships.
Perivoli Africa Research Centre
A global scientific effort in which African scholars, institutions and knowledges produced from the continent take their rightful place.
EISA Postdoctoral Grants
Grants funding for PhD students at different stages of study and research, including recent graduates and those seeking postdoctoral positions.
University of Salford: Postrgraduate Studentships
A list of funded places and financial support for Postgraduate Research and PhD students interested in studying at the University of Salford.
Oxford Pakistan Programme
A home-grown initiative led by Pakistani and British-Pakistani academics and alumni, working in partnership with the University of Oxford.
Innovate Now
Funding and grantee support aiming to strengthen Black-led and Mixed-Black leadership in the UK research ecosystem.
Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship
A undergraduate scholarship scheme focused on creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future for students from the UK and overseas.
Groundwork London
An organisation driving social and environmental regeneration through grants funding, research and community initiatives in support of young people and green futures.
Green Opportunities Fund
Funding supporting initiatives across the UK that are working to influence young people aged 14-20 to develop green skills and go into green jobs and careers.
CENTA Research Experience Placements
A scheme intended to encourage underrepresented students to consider a career in the environmental sciences through funding to support paid summer placements.
Wellcome Trust
A charity supporting research and advocacy work globally across health, wellbeing, and equitable health outcomes that work for people who need and want them.
The Youth Climate Justice Fund
The Youth Climate Justice Fund provides funding to emerging youth-led climate justice and socio-environmental groups internationally.
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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