Enter our competition to be an Ambassador For A Day 2024
The British Embassy in Lisbon invites female students in Portugal aged 18 to 25 to enter a competition to be an Ambassador for a Day.
What is Ambassador For A Day
Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day work of an Ambassador is like? This competition will give the winner(s) the unique opportunity to shadow the next Ambassador to Portugal on International Women’s Day and learn about the work of an Ambassador and other diplomacy leaders.
Why you should enter this competition
Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. Today there are too few women in international diplomacy, including women from under-represented backgrounds, whether ethnic, religious, economic, cultural, or personal identity, among others. Women are not represented at parity in political and business sectors.
To end this underrepresentation, we must ensure equality of opportunity and equitable outcomes for everyone.
This is why we are encouraging women to make their voices heard on topics that affect us all.
We encourage young students to become leaders and advocates for change by offering them the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the British Embassy in Lisbon.
Who can enter
You can enter this competition if, on 8 March 2024, you are:
- a student registered in a university in Portugal
- aged 18 to 25 years old
- available to spend a full day of activities with us at the British Embassy on 8 March 2024
How to enter
To enter, you must write an essay in English answering the following question in no more than 500 words: “What issue would you highlight on the world stage and why?”
Important tips:
- We will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) together and this competition should highlight women’s roles. Please bear in mind that the topic for IWD 2024 is “Inspire Inclusion”.
- Creativity will be an important judging criteria.
- The competition’s jury will be comprised of a diverse panel representing different backgrounds to ensure a fair and inclusive evaluation process.
Please read the information in detail on our Terms and Conditions.
How to submit entry
Read the and email your essay and Ambassador For A Day participation form to afadlisbon@fcdo.gov.uk before the end of 7 January 2024.
Deadlines
Make sure you enter the competition on time:
- competition opens: 6 December 2023
- deadline for applications: 7 January 2024
- competition winner contacted: 1 to 14 February 2024
- competition winner announced: 15 February 2024