Eugenie Carys de Silva is an academic known for being the youngest person to ever graduate from Harvard University.[1][2] De Silva completed her master's degree in Intelligence Studies at age 13.[2]
Dr. Eugenie Carys de Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 16, 1998 |
| Citizenship | Dual UK and USA citizenship |
| Education | Bsc in Intelligence Analysis Msc in Intelligence Studies Msc in Liberal Arts PhD in Politics MPhil |
| Alma mater | American Military University Harvard University University of Leicester University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Youngest Harvard University graduate |
| Awards | 2015 Luce Leader Award |
| Website | eugeniedesilva |
She previously served as Adjunct Faculty at Walters State Community College and now currently serves as senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Early life and education
editde Silva was born in Manchester, England and was raised by her father, a Sri Lankan-born Physics and Chemistry Professor.[3] She began high school at age 9 and graduated from the University of Missouri High School at the age of 11.[4][5][6]
She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Intelligence Analysis (summa cum laude) from the American Military University at 11 years old and completed a master's degree in Intelligence Studies from the Harvard University at 13 years old, the youngest ever to do so.[7][8][9] She also holds a master's degree in Intelligence Studies from the American Military University.[10][11][12]
At the age of 15, de Silva completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Politics from the University of Leicester, the youngest to do so.[13][14][15]
She later earned Master of Philosophy in Education, Globalization, & International Development from Faculty of Education at University of Cambridge. She also served as a member of Churchill College, Cambridge where she has acted as the internal social secretary for the graduate students.
Awards and recognition
editAt the age of 7, de Silva won the Virginia State Award from Johns Hopkins University.[16]
In 2014, she was featured as one of the 30 Thinkers Under 30 by the Pacific Standard Magazine.[17]
In 2015, she won the Luce Leader Award, the youngest ever to do so.[18]
References
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- ^ "15 Year Old Worlds Youngest to Receive Master's Degree in I A – From Harrogate TN". Crossville News First. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Youngest Person To Graduate With A Bachelor's Degree In Intelligence Analysis". RecordSetter. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Leicester girl bags 2nd MA from Harvard – Asian News from UK". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Annear, Steve (May 27, 2015). "16-year-old becomes youngest to earn Harvard Extension master's degree". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "This 16-year-old girl has two MAs and is studying for a PhD". The Tab. 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Cox, Charlotte (2014-06-09). "Degree of success for super-bright student Eugenie". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Eugenie - Life Online". www.life.lk. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "'Youngest PhD student' 15 years old". BBC News. 2014-06-19. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Page 3 Profile: Eugenie de Silva, 15 Year-Old PHD Student". The Independent. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "Youngest Ever UK PhD Student at University of Leicester - apprenticeship news | AllAboutSchoolLeavers". www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "From Harvard and American Military University: Sri Lankan gets double Masters at 15". archives.sundayobserver.lk. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Andrews, Avital. "The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Eugenie De Silva, 15, Military Studies". Pacific Standard. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Senarath, Kathya de Silva-. "Princess prodigy". Daily News. Retrieved 2021-01-27.