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Deadline: November 10, 2026
Applications are now open for the Caribbean Development Bank International Master in Public Procurement Management Scholarship 2026/2027, a major postgraduate funding opportunity for public procurement professionals from eligible Caribbean Development Bank Borrowing Member Countries. The Caribbean Development Bank, commonly known as CDB, is supporting candidates to pursue the International Master in Public Procurement Management (IMPPM) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy during the 2026/2027 academic year. The programme is intended to strengthen public procurement capacity across the Caribbean, support the professionalisation of the public procurement workforce, and help participating countries modernise procurement systems in ways that improve value for money, integrity, accountability and development outcomes.
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of one of the eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries.
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Applications are now open for the Caribbean Development Bank International Master in Public Procurement Management Scholarship 2026/2027, a major postgraduate funding opportunity for public procurement professionals from eligible Caribbean Development Bank Borrowing Member Countries.
The Caribbean Development Bank, commonly known as CDB, is supporting candidates to pursue the International Master in Public Procurement Management (IMPPM) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy during the 2026/2027 academic year. The programme is intended to strengthen public procurement capacity across the Caribbean, support the professionalisation of the public procurement workforce, and help participating countries modernise procurement systems in ways that improve value for money, integrity, accountability and development outcomes.
The scholarship package is extensive. It covers the full tuition fee, travel to and from Italy for the in-person study period, accommodation support, subsistence while in Italy, a USD 350 lump-sum allowance toward visa and other essential administrative costs, and in some cases reasonable travel costs associated with completing the visa process outside the applicant’s country of residence.
3 October 2026 at 5:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
This opportunity is aimed at experienced public procurement professionals who are citizens of eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries and who are currently employed in professional public procurement roles within government or eligible Caribbean public regional institutions.
The Caribbean Development Bank is offering this scholarship as part of its broader commitment to strengthening public financial management systems across its Borrowing Member Countries.
Public procurement plays a critical role in government performance because large amounts of public expenditure pass through procurement systems. Strong procurement institutions can help governments:
CDB views investment in procurement professionals as an important part of improving the development impact of both nationally financed and CDB-supported projects.
The 2026/2027 academic year marks the fifth consecutive year that CDB has supported this scholarship initiative.
The International Master in Public Procurement Management, or IMPPM, is a full-time postgraduate programme delivered by the:
Faculty of Economics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.
The programme is designed for professionals working in public procurement and related areas who want to develop deeper expertise in:
English.
The programme runs for approximately one year and combines several different learning components.
The academic model is therefore designed to combine theoretical learning with direct professional application.
4.25 consecutive months of in-person classes in Rome.
covering important areas of public procurement.
Attendance is compulsory, and students are expected to participate actively in all modules. Each module concludes with an examination intended to assess the skills and knowledge acquired.
For professionals already employed in government or public institutions, this means employer support is particularly important.
Early 2027.
The exact dates will be confirmed by the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
soon after selection.
The CDB scholarship offers a broad financial support package.
The full tuition fee for the postgraduate programme.
The sponsoring organisation pays the tuition fee directly to the University.
for the in-person phase of the programme.
A per diem while in transit.
This substantially reduces the financial barrier to attending the residential component in Rome.
An allowance for accommodation on campus at the University.
Applicants should understand that the notice describes this as an allowance, rather than simply stating that accommodation itself is automatically prepaid in full.
An allowance for subsistence costs while in Italy.
This is intended to support the recipient’s living costs during the 4.25-month period in Rome.
The official notice does not state the exact amount of the subsistence allowance in the material provided, so applicants should not assume a specific monthly figure unless CDB confirms it separately.
paid in advance after the scholarship award is confirmed.
Some selected candidates may need to travel outside their country of residence to complete the Italian visa process.
Where this is necessary, the scholarship may cover reasonable and necessary travel-related costs, including:
for the minimum required visa-processing period.
These costs are arranged or reimbursed by the sponsoring organisation according to its applicable procedures.
500-hour professional internship.
This component is designed to ensure that participants apply their new knowledge directly within a professional procurement environment.
This gives participants the opportunity to link academic learning to practical public-sector procurement challenges.
Applicants should expect their research to have direct professional relevance.
Because the in-person study period in Rome lasts approximately 4.25 months, candidates must be:
for the full period of in-person study.
without conflicting professional obligations.
Shortlisted candidates will need written confirmation from their employer granting this release before proceeding to the second stage of evaluation.
Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to speak with their employers before applying.
12 months after completing the programme.
This is a formal condition of the award.
An agreement must be reached between the scholarship recipient and their employer stipulating that the full tuition cost must be reimbursed if the recipient leaves before completing the required 12-month service period.
Applicants should therefore consider carefully whether they are willing and able to make this employment commitment.
The scholarship is designed as a capacity-building investment.
CDB is not only funding an individual academic degree.
The 12-month service requirement helps ensure that the knowledge gained through the programme is transferred back into the applicant’s professional environment.
Scholarship recipients are also expected to share what they have learned with colleagues in:
Approximately 6 to 12 months after graduation, CDB intends to follow up with scholarship recipients to assess the impact of the programme.
Eligibility is relatively specific.
Candidates should carefully review all conditions before applying.
Applicants must be citizens of one of the eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries.
Applicants from countries outside this list are not eligible under the published call.
This scholarship is therefore not intended for people who are merely interested in procurement but are not professionally working in the field.
A recognised Master’s-level university degree.
Applicants should be prepared to provide documentation showing equivalency through the appropriate Italian recognition process where required.
Two years in public-sector procurement.
This reflects the programme’s professional orientation.
It is designed for practitioners who already understand the basics of procurement and want to strengthen their strategic and technical expertise.
Possibly.
This means five years of experience is the normal requirement, but there is limited discretion for exceptional candidates.
Applicants with less experience should therefore make a particularly strong case in their motivation letter.
This is essential because the full Master’s programme is delivered in English.
The notice provided does not specify a mandatory IELTS, TOEFL or other standardized test score, so applicants should not assume one is required unless the University’s separate admission rules state otherwise.
Applicants must also sign a declaration confirming that they meet the eligibility requirements and have no relevant conflict of interest.
Only one candidate from the same country may receive a scholarship award in any given year.
This policy is intended to distribute the programme’s benefits more equitably across eligible Caribbean countries.
However, CDB reserves the right to make exceptions where there are insufficient eligible candidates.
Meeting the formal eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
Applicants should demonstrate not only technical procurement experience but also the ability to:
A strong application should therefore explain how the candidate will use the degree after returning home.
as important areas for future procurement modernisation.
may therefore have a strong opportunity to show programme relevance.
PDF format.
Applicants must submit three core documents.
explaining their interest in the scholarship programme.
confirming that they meet all eligibility conditions.
This includes confirmation that there is no actual or perceived conflict of interest.
The required template is attached to the official Call for Applications and must be completed and signed.
After the deadline, a CDB evaluation panel will review the applications.
who best satisfy the eligibility and qualification criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will then be contacted by the University for an interview.
At this stage, applicants may need to provide proof that their employer is willing to release them from work for the in-person programme period.
The University of Rome Tor Vergata will interview shortlisted candidates to confirm their suitability for the Master’s programme.
In consultation with CDB, the University then identifies final candidates for scholarship awards.
There is one inconsistency in the official notice worth flagging: the overview says CDB is offering scholarships to two candidates, while the selection-stage section says the University will identify three candidates for scholarship awards.
Because the headline and overview explicitly describe two scholarships, applicants should treat two awards as the advertised number unless CDB issues clarification. Anyone needing certainty can contact CDB directly before applying.
The scholarship is formally confirmed once the recipient satisfies the University’s admission requirements.
3 October 2026 at 5:00 PM AST.
Applicants in other time zones should convert the deadline carefully.
Because applications are sent by email, it is advisable to submit before the final day and confirm that:
Avoid writing only that you want another degree.
Explain what procurement problem you want to solve.
Because leadership is explicitly part of the selection criteria, show examples of situations where you have:
CDB is interested not only in individual development but also in wider Caribbean impact.
include it clearly.
Sustainable procurement is specifically highlighted in the selection criteria.
Do not wait until you are shortlisted to tell your employer you may need more than four months away from normal duties.
The official notice explicitly encourages applicants to discuss the possibility of employer release early.
Applicants should understand before applying that they will be expected to remain with their employer for at least one year after completing the programme.
This is not a minor administrative detail.
It is part of the scholarship’s institutional-capacity-building model.
The Caribbean Development Bank International Master in Public Procurement Management Scholarship 2026/2027 offers experienced Caribbean public procurement professionals a rare opportunity to complete an internationally focused postgraduate programme at the University of Rome Tor Vergata with extensive financial support.
The scholarship covers full tuition, travel to and from Italy for the in-person academic period, accommodation and subsistence allowances, a USD 350 administrative allowance, and eligible visa-related travel costs where necessary.
The programme combines 4.25 months of classroom teaching in Rome, distance learning, a 500-hour professional internship and a final procurement-focused dissertation.
Applicants must normally be citizens of eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries, work in professional public procurement within government or an eligible regional public institution, hold a recognised Master’s-level degree, possess at least five years of relevant procurement experience including two years in public-sector procurement, and be proficient in English.
The scholarship is especially suited to professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in procurement reform, sustainable and inclusive procurement, integrity, anti-corruption, procurement law, public-private partnerships and strategic public purchasing.
Applications must be submitted in PDF format to: [email protected] by:3 October 2026 at 5:00 PM AST.
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Applicants must be citizens of one of the eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries.
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