The Royal Geographical Society’s Young Geographer of the Year competition is back and offers young minds a chance to showcase their passion for geography. The deadline for submission is October 4, 2024.
About Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society, often shortened to RGS, is a learned society and professional body for geography based in the United Kingdom.
About the Competition
The theme for this year’s contest is “Choose Geography.” Participants are invited to create a poster that highlights the value and relevance of geography in education and the workplace. The goal is to demonstrate how studying geography can help understand the world and address global issues.
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Categories
The competition is open to students in four age categories:
- Key Stage 2: Ages 7-11
- Key Stage 3: Ages 11-14
- Key Stage 4/GCSE: Ages 14-16
- Key Stage 5/A Level: Ages 16-18
Students should enter the Key Stage category they will be in on 30 June 2024. For example, if you are/were in Year 9 in June 2024, you should submit as a KS3 entry.
Submission Pathways
- Participants will have to provide details of their school type when they submit their entry, and participants will need to fill in the correct online form that matches their school type and then upload their documents into the correct file area.
- Entries submitted into the wrong school type folder when uploading may be discounted.
- For international schools that are NOT fee paying and ARE state funded, please apply as a state funded school.
Awards
One winner and one highly commended entry will be selected for each age category from entries from state funded schools, and one winner and one highly commended entry for each age category from entries from independent and fee paying international schools.
Submission Guidelines
Entries can be submitted by individual students or teachers. Important guidelines include:
- Use of images must have proper permissions and credits.
- Follow the correct submission pathway based on school type.
- The deadline is October 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Award Ceremony
Winners and highly commended entries will be recognized at an Awards Ceremony in London on November 29, 2024.
How to Enter?
- Create an informative and creative poster.
- Visit the competition page and use the appropriate submission form for your school type.
- Upload your entry along with required details.
Tips for Success
- Highlight Relevance: Show how geography helps understand contemporary issues.
- Showcase Skills: Detail the skills geographers possess and their career applications.
- Be Creative: Make your poster eye-catching and engaging.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for receipt of all entries is Friday 4 October 2024 at 5.00pm.
