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The Caribbean Development Bank Scholarship 2026/27 is offering funding for eligible Caribbean professionals to study the International Master in Public Procurement Management (IMPPM) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy. The scholarship is designed for government procurement professionals who want to develop advanced skills in public procurement, procurement law, sustainable procurement, negotiations, integrity and public-private partnerships.
The one-year International Master in Public Procurement Management is taught in English and includes classroom learning in Rome, distance learning, a professional internship and a final dissertation. The 2026/27 programme is expected to begin in early 2027, with the exact dates to be confirmed by the university.
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| Host Country | Italy |
| Host University | University of Rome Tor Vergata |
| Eligible Nationalities | Citizens of eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries |
| Degree Level | Master’s |
| Program Duration | 1 year |
| Scholarship Benefits | Fully funded |
| Deadline | 3 October 2026, 5:00 PM AST |
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Caribbean Development Bank Scholarship Benefits
The CDB scholarship provides financial support for the main costs associated with studying in Italy. The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees for the International Master in Public Procurement Management
- Travel costs to and from Italy for the in-person study period
- A travel per diem while travelling
- An accommodation allowance
- A subsistence allowance while in Italy
- A USD 350 lump-sum allowance for visa, CIMEA or Declaration of Value and other essential administrative expenses
- Necessary travel costs if the applicant must travel outside their country of residence for the visa process
The programme itself is a full-time postgraduate course. Students must attend compulsory in-person lectures in Rome for approximately 4.25 consecutive months.
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Study Programme in Italy
The International Master in Public Procurement Management is offered by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The programme combines academic study with practical professional training.
Students study 13 modules covering areas such as:
- Public procurement
- Procurement law and economics
- Integrity and anti-corruption
- Negotiation
- Sustainable procurement
- Innovative procurement
- Public-private partnerships
Each module includes an examination. Students also complete a 500-hour professional internship within their home organisation or another institution approved by the university. A final dissertation is required and should focus on a procurement issue relevant to the student’s organisation, country or the Caribbean region.
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Who Can Apply?
The Caribbean Development Bank Scholarship is only available to citizens of eligible CDB Borrowing Member Countries.
Eligible countries are:
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Barbados
- Belize
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
Applicants must also be employed in a professional public procurement role within the government of a CDB client country or a Caribbean public regional institution.
The standard requirements include a recognised master’s-level university degree and at least five years of procurement experience, including at least two years in public-sector procurement. Applicants must also have written and spoken English proficiency and must not have a business or personal relationship with CDB or Tor Vergata that could create a conflict of interest.
CDB and the university may consider applicants who recently completed a master’s degree or have limited procurement experience.
Employer Release and Post-Study Requirement
Shortlisted candidates must obtain written confirmation from their employer allowing them to leave their professional duties for the full in-person study period in Rome.
After completing the programme, scholarship recipients must continue serving their employer for at least 12 months. They will also be expected to share their knowledge through activities such as presentations, training sessions or discussions on sustainable procurement, digital procurement and innovative procurement practices.
How to Apply
Applicants must prepare their documents in PDF format and email them to MasterIPPM@caribank.org.
The application must include:
- An updated CV
- A motivational cover letter
- A signed declaration confirming that the applicant meets the scholarship eligibility requirements
The Caribbean Development Bank Scholarship deadline is October 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.
After the deadline, CDB will shortlist candidates for interviews with the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The university will then assess the shortlisted applicants before confirming scholarship awards.
