Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
The British Embassy in Skopje invites female students in North Macedonia aged 18 to 22 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 the unique opportunity to shadow the Ambassador to North Macedonia in the week of 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 Skopje.
Who can enter
You can enter this competition if, on 8 March 2025, you are:
- a student registered in a university in North Macedonia
- aged 18 to 22 years old
- available to spend a full day of activities with us at the British Embassy
How to enter
To enter, you must write an essay in English answering the following question in no more than 500 words: “Which influential British woman would you like to meet and why?”
Important tips:
- we will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) together and this competition should highlight women’s roles
- 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
How to submit your entry
Read the terms and conditions for entering the Ambassador for a Day 2025 competition:
Terms and Conditions for entering the Ambassador for A Day 2025 Competition (ODT, 12.1 KB)
Then email your essay and Ambassador For A Day participation form to BritishEmbassySkopje@fcdo.gov.uk
Deadlines
Make sure you enter the competition on time:
- competition opens: 5 February 2025
- deadline for applications: 23 February 2025
- competition winner contacted: 28 February 2025
- competition winner publicly announced: 8 March 2025
Updates to this page
Published 4 February 2025