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.
The ABL Foundation
Breaking down the systemic barriers that disabled students face when entering the workforce, supporting young talent with paid internships and careers support.
The Windsor Fellowship
A fellowship programme training and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds to successfully navigate their journeys towards educational and career success.
B-Hugs A Social Change Project
A research project assessing the impact of representation in education on belonging and education outcomes amongst Black youth.
The REAL Resource Bank: Race, Ethnicity and Antiracism Learning
An easy-to-access resource for university educators who teach race and ethnicity topics across the social sciences.
The Caribbean Scholars Foundation
A programme dedicated to challenging education inequalities by providing mentorship, academic support, and career development opportunities for young people of Caribbean heritage.
Sheffield Hallam University: ASPIRE
A programme focusing on fostering health, well-being, and empathetic dialogues to enhance the self-assurance of Black and Mixed-Black heritage students aspiring for doctoral studies.
University of Surrey: Surrey Black Scholars
A programme providing Black British students at the University of Surrey with the resources, support and environment necessary to achieve excellence.
The Access Project
Programmes of mentoring, skills coaching, and tuition to support under-resourced pupils aged 14-18 to access top universities.
Leading Routes
A programme to support students from Black African and Black Caribbean backgrounds as they transition to university.
Motivez
Programmes to support young individuals to advance their careers in STEM.
WWF: Environment Leaders Programme
For students 16 and older in England, aimed at developing leadership and project management skills whilst making positive change for our natural world.
Youth Beyond Borders: Alpine Run Project
An empowering community that champions wellbeing, develops leadership, and opens doors to inspiring people and places.
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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