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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.
The Royal Geographical Society, often shortened to RGS, is a learned society and professional body for geography based in the United Kingdom.
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.
The competition is open to students in four age categories:
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.
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.
Entries can be submitted by individual students or teachers. Important guidelines include:
Winners and highly commended entries will be recognized at an Awards Ceremony in London on November 29, 2024.
Interested participants can register through this link.
The deadline for receipt of all entries is Friday 4 October 2024 at 5.00pm.
