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Royal Geographical Society Young Geographer of the Year 2027

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) with Geographical magazine · United Kingdom

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An annual geography competition for pupils from primary to A Level, in which students respond to a new theme with a poster, or an Esri StoryMap at Key Stage 5. The 2027 theme and deadline had not been announced on the official page when checked.

Grade
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
Not published
Residence
Not published
Entry
Open application
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Run by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in partnership with Geographical magazine and supported by Esri UK, Ordnance Survey and Philip's. One winner and one highly commended entry are chosen for each age category, separately for state-funded and independent/international schools. The 2026 theme was From Source to Sea.

Topics

HumanitiesScienceGeographyPosterStoryMapKS3KS4KS5
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