Competitions

School Essay Competition - RGSThe School Essay Competition, organised in partnership with the Financial Times, invites students to answer a topical geographical question.

Geography Essay CompetitionEach year Christ Church offers study days introducing pupils to subjects taught at Oxford. Read on to find out about our Geography Study Day.

Geography Essay Competition — Minds UndergroundThe Minds Underground™ Geography Essay Competition is open to students in Year 12. The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing skills and contribute to solving global challenges.

The Minds Underground™ Economics Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though we welcome younger applicants). We have split the Sciences into numerous scientific fields and will select a winner from each: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science. The competition provides students with an opportunity to attempt university-level research, hone their scientific writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose 1 question to answer from their category.

The 2025 Minds Underground Essay Competition results are now live — view the full results on our Results Page. 2026 questions will be released in November 2025.

2025 Geography Essay Questions:

Would you rather conserve Antarctica or the Amazon?
What role should developing countries play in global sustainability efforts? Hint: Consider economic growth, environmental justice, and international agreements like the Paris Accord.
How might global migration patterns change by 2050 due to environmental factors? Hint: Discuss the impact of rising sea levels, desertification, and climate refugees

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