LONDON, Oct. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Ambassador for a Day 2026: British Embassy invites to apply

Here are Terms and Conditions for participating in this programme.

Who Can apply

The competition is open toall applicants regardless of their gender or social background aged between 16 and 19 years whose primary country of residence is Lithuania. To be eligible, you should be within this age range on1 December 2026.

How to Enter

There'sno entry fee- just your enthusiasm and creativity!

To take part, simply create ashort video (up to 120 seconds)inEnglishon one of the topics:

* If you were Ambassador for a Day, what would be your vision for the future? * How can the UK and Lithuania work together over the next 35 years?

We would love to hear how you envisage the shared future between the United Kingdom and Lithuania.

Once your video is ready:

* upload it toYouTubeas"Unlisted"(not "Private" - otherwise we won't be able to view it) * share the link with us via theapplication form

Helpful guides on uploading and setting your video to "unlisted" are available here: Change video privacy settings - Computer - YouTube Help

A few things to keep in mind

* your video should beoriginal- not previously published or submitted to other competitions * each participant can submitonly one video * you can film usingany device- a phone, tablet, or camera. It doesn't need to be professionally made * feel free to ask a friend or family member to help you record it * try to film in awell-lit spacewithclear audio, so we can hear your story

What we are looking for

Ourindependent jurywill review all entries. They'll be looking for videos that are:

* authentic and personal * clearly communicated * passionate and inspiring

We will not be judging technical quality - we are interested in your story.

Selection

The deadline to submit your video is26 October 2026 at 11:45pm (local time).

Unfortunately, we won't be able to accept entries after this time.

Winners will be invited to the British Embassy to:

* meet the Ambassador, gaining first-hand insights into the workday and leadership style of a female leader * engage with the British Embassy team, learning about their roles and responsibilities * experience core diplomatic activities, including the engagements that define a diplomatic mission's work * attend meetings and eventswith senior diplomats, officials, and embassy partners

Consent and participation

* the British Embassy Vilnius will seekwritten consentfrom successful applicants, includingparental or guardian consentfor those under 18 * winners agree to bephotographed and/or filmedduring public and online engagements related to the initiative. These materials may be used to promote the initiative, always with respect to your dignity and privacy * each winner may be accompanied byone chaperone(parent, teacher, or guardian) for travel to Vilnius * the British Embassy Vilnius will coverreasonable travel and accommodation expensesfor both the winner and their chaperone

Other Information

* the embassy may adjust dates or plans if needed, and we'll make sure to keep you informed * by submitting your application, you and your legal guardian confirm that you agree to these terms

Submit your application here: Application form Ambassador for a Day 2026 - Fill in form

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