Uruguayan diplomat awarded a Chevening scholarship at Oxford University

Thursday, September 26th 2013 - 06:14 UTC

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British Ambassador in Uruguay hosted a lunch in honor of Laura Silva, awarded a Chevening Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom. As part of the Foreign Service Program, Laura will pursue a Master in Diplomatic Studies at Oxford University.

British Ambassador Ben Lyster-Binns, presented Laura with a certificate and silver tray engraved with her name, and those of former scholars.

At the event, Elianne Elbaum, Chevening scholar 2012, received her diploma after successfully finishing the Certificate in Diplomatic Studies in Oxford.

Both young ladies are diplomats at the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Chevening scholarships are awarded every year to young leaders in more than 116 countries who have the potential to become future key players in a wide range of areas. The Chevening Program gives them the chance to enjoy a world-class international experience in the UK, as well as access to a global network of young leaders.

The next call for applications, for the 2014-2015 scholarships, ends on 15 November 2013. Information on how to apply can be found in the Chevening Scholarships website

Categories: Politics, International, Latin America, Uruguay.

Tags: Ben Lyster-Binns, Chevening Scholarship, Elianne Elbaum, Laura silva, Oxford University, Uruguay.

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Rufus
Just as long as she's got more traffic sense than the Chilean marathon runner who I nearly squished last year.
Sep 26th, 2013 - 10:12 am 0
Room101
Good luck to the lady.
Sep 26th, 2013 - 12:41 pm 0
Conqueror
Bit of a waste of time. At what point in recent time has Uruguay engaged in “diplomacy”? It just does as it's told. Still, eventually Uruguay may get someone better than Pepe la Puke. He gets his “gut” because of gravity. He's on his hands and knees a lot. Will these two young ladies herald a thrust toward proper “diplomacy”. The same sort that ended with the destruction of the nazi “Graf Spee”. That was when Uruguay was a moral country with proper values.
Sep 26th, 2013 - 12:53 pm 0

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