Competition · Online · United Kingdom
Royal Geographical Society School Essay Competition 2026 (with the Financial Times)
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), in partnership with the Financial Times
- Year 12–13 / S5–S6
- No fee
Competition · In person
A team design challenge for pupils at ISA member schools, with a Year 10-13 brief to design a system to capture rainwater to irrigate and regreen deserts. Open to Key Stages 2 to 5.
Pupils investigate and consider solutions to modern-day problems, developing teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. The Year 10-13 challenge is to design a system to capture rainwater to irrigate and regreen deserts. The final is on Thursday 11 March 2027 at Crosfields School, Reading. Only schools whose Head is a member of the Independent Schools Association can enter.