Royal Geographical Society Gap Year Grants – up to £4000 - URGENT ACTION REQUIRED

The RGS has Gap Year Scholarships available to students completing their A-Levels in 2012 and taking a year out in 2012/13. The scholarships include a grant of up to £4000 plus expert support and mentoring to plan a worthwhile experience.

Applications are welcomed from students going onto study Geography at a UK university who would not otherwise have the means or ability to participate in such activities. Applicants should also be wishing to spend at least part of the gap year undertaking meaningful activities and learning opportunities abroad, which will positively impact their future studies and career.

The deadline for applications is Friday 30th September 2011.

More information can be found on the RGS website - http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/LandL/gap+years.htm

Admissions Events at University of Cambridge

Admissions Events at Fitzwilliam College

Please go to the following website to find details about the following events at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge: http://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergrads/opendays/opendays.jsp
1. Open Days for prospective applicants,
2. Progress in Geography Conference for geography students and their teachers.

Please note:
If students cannot attend Open Days they are welcome to visit on other dates and should contact opendays@fitz.cam.ac.uk to arrange a visit.

The University Open Days in 2009 are to be held on 2 and 3 July.
Further information and an on-line registration form will be available in April 2009 at:
http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/opendays/cambridge/index.html