Enter our competition to Be an Ambassador for a Day
The British Embassy in Pristina invites Kosovan girls aged 14 to 18 to take part in this year’s Ambassador for a Day competition.
This initiative gives young women the chance to explore how diplomacy works, meet inspiring leaders, and gain confidence in their own potential.
Why you should apply
Women and girls make up half of the world’s population and half of its extraordinary potential. Across the globe, their voices, talents, and leadership continue to shape communities and spark change. Yet in international diplomacy, and in many political and business spheres, women, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, remain far too few. This gap is not just a matter of fairness; it represents missed opportunities for stronger, more inclusive decision making.
Changing this reality begins with ensuring that every girl has the chance to dream boldly, to lead confidently, and to contribute fully.
That is why we are inviting young girls to step forward, speak up, and take their place in conversations that affect us all. And it is why we are proud to launch the Be an Ambassador for a Day competition.
Through this initiative, we aim to ignite ambition and inspire the next generation of leaders. Participants will have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at the British Embassy in Pristina and engage in a one to one conversation with a Head of Mission from one of the other participating diplomatic Missions in Kosovo.
We want every girl to see that leadership is not distant – it is within reach. Their ideas matter. Their perspectives matter. Their voices belong at the table.
What the winners will experience
If you win, you will
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spend an afternoon at the British Embassy and meet the British Ambassador
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meet the President of Kosovo
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meet the Network of Women in Leadership roles in Public Administration
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visit Pristina Tech Park
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have a one‑to‑one leadership conversation with a Head of Mission from one of the participating diplomatic missions in Kosovo
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receive a certificate at a short ceremony in Pristina
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be invited to attend the King’s Birthday Party celebrations with your parent or legal guardian
This programme is designed to inspire and empower young women to step into leadership roles and understand how their ideas can shape their communities.
Who can apply
You can enter this competition if, at the time of applying, you
You must have your parent or legal guardian’s consent to apply. Entry is free, and no prior experience is required.
How to enter
To enter the competition, you must answer one of the following questions related to “Diplomacy in Digital Age”
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how is the digital age reshaping the traditional tools, norms, and pace of diplomacy?
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how has digital communication changed the way states communicate with global audiences, civil society, and the diaspora?
You may submit either
Entries must be in English.
How to submit your entry
Send your essay or video and the completed to
📧 [email protected]
or via private message on the British Embassy Pristina Facebook or Instagram pages.
Please ensure you have parental or legal guardian consent and read the before applying.
Deadlines
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competition opens 30 January 2026
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application deadline 13 February 2026
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winners contacted Week commencing 16 February 2026
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winners’ afternoon Week commencing 2 March 2026