‘Go Beyond’ Bursary 2012 Launched
The Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary 2012 has been officially launched at the annual Explore weekend of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), one of Land Rover’s six Global Humanitarian and Conservation Partners.
The Bursary is run by the Society, on behalf of Land Rover, and offers funding, plus the use of a Defender 110 vehicle. The award is aimed at those who want to take a journey beyond their limits and boundaries. Past projects have included a trip to a previously inaccessible glacier in Central West Iceland; a 15,000 mile expedition along fault lines from Iceland to Iran; and an educational programme exploring the potential Atlantic coastline in a climate-changed future.
Mark Cameron, Global Brand Extension Director for Land Rover described how this year’s project offers even more: “It gives me great pleasure, in not only announcing the launch of the ‘Go Beyond‘ Bursary 2012, but for the first time, to announce the trebling of the total amount of Land Rover funding.
“Hopefully, this will enable the winning Bursary team to match the vehicles’ ‘Go Anywhere’ philosophy and allow them to adventure further afield than ever before.”
Paul Rose, Vice President of Expeditions & Fieldwork, RGS-IBG added, “The Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary offers recipients an amazing opportunity to take a journey to promote a wider understanding and enjoyment of people, places and environments. “
“With the use of a Land Rover Defender 110, you can really get off the beaten track and make the most of the vehicle’s capabilities in remote terrain and in demanding environments, helping to turn ideas for challenging and inspiring geographical journeys into a reality.”
The winning application may connect with schools, local communities or projects; but whatever its aim, the team will be expected to inspire and engage others, both from the field and on return.
A bursary of £15,000 is available and applicants can apply for a further discretionary fund of up to £15,000 to support essential expedition-related costs. The application deadline is 3rd February 2012 and interviews will take place in London, in March 2012. To apply, visit www.rgs.org/GoBeyond
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is one of six Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partners with Land Rover, which forms part of an integrated approach to sustainability and sits within Land Rover’s Our Planet.
Check out this montage of footage collated by Go Beyond Bursary Winners (Latitude, Atlantic Rising, Fault Line Living and Glacier in the Greenhouse) to celebrate the launch of the Go Beyond Bursary 2012.
