All Scholarships Sponsored by Royal Geographical Society , 2025 - 2026


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About Royal Geographical Society

The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) is the UK’s learned society and professional body for geography. Established in 1830, the RGS promotes geographical science and education through research funding, fieldwork grants, scholarships, awards, and educational programs. The Society supports students, researchers, and professionals working in areas related to geography, sustainability, climate change, and global development. Through its scholarships and grants, the RGS empowers individuals to explore, understand, and address the world’s most pressing geographical and environmental challenges.

Monica Cole Research Grant 2026

Monica Cole Research Grant 2026

The Monica Cole Research Grant offers £1,000 each year to a physical geography undergraduate or postgraduate student undertaking original fieldwork overseas.

03 October, 2025 Deadline: 03 Feb, 2026


Neville Shulman Challenge Award 2025 (up to £10,000)

Neville Shulman Challenge Award 2025 (up to £10,000)

The Neville Shulman Challenge Award aims to further the understanding and exploration of the planet - its cultures, peoples and environments - while promoting personal development through the challenges involved in undertaking a research project or expedition.

05 August, 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov, 2025



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Scholarships by Royal Geographical Society

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