Eugenie Carys de Silva
Eugenie Carys de Silva | |
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| Born | Manchester, England |
| Occupation(s) | Senior consultant, Adjunct faculty |
| Known for | Youngest individual to earn a master's degree from Harvard University |
Eugenie Carys de Silva holds the distinction of being the youngest individual to earn a master's degree from Harvard University, having completed her studies in Intelligence Studies at just 13 years old. She has held a position as Adjunct Faculty at Walters State Community College and is presently employed as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Early life and education
De Silva was born in Manchester, England, and was brought up by her father, who originated from Sri Lanka and worked as a professor specializing in Physics and Chemistry. She commenced her high school education at the age of 9 and graduated from the University of Missouri High School when she was 11.
At 11, she obtained a bachelor's degree in Intelligence Analysis with summa cum laude honors from the American Military University. By age 13, she had completed a master's degree in Intelligence Studies at Harvard University, setting a record as the youngest graduate. Additionally, she earned another master's degree in Intelligence Studies from the American Military University.
By the age of 15, de Silva had achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in Politics from the University of Leicester, becoming the youngest person to do so. She further pursued an Master of Philosophy in Education, Globalization, & International Development at the University of Cambridge, where she was affiliated with Churchill College, Cambridge and undertook the role of internal social secretary for graduate students.
Awards and recognition
At just 7 years old, de Silva was honored with the Virginia State Award by Johns Hopkins University.
In 2014, Pacific Standard Magazine recognized her as one of their 30 Thinkers Under 30.
The following year, in 2015, she earned the distinction of being the youngest ever to receive the Luce Leader Award.