IDB Launches Scholarships for Technology and Innovation Program in Korea

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is now accepting applications for the Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program, a scholarship initiative funded by the Knowledge Partnership Korea Fund for Technology and Innovation.

This program offers up to 23 fully funded scholarships to mid-level public sector professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean who are eager to enhance their leadership and management skills through advanced technological innovation tools.

Over an 18-month period in Korea, selected participants will pursue a Master of Public Management (MPM) and an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Business at Ajou University, one of Korea's premier academic institutions. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, health insurance, and other program-related costs.

Eligible applicants must have at least five years of experience in public service and currently work in public institutions in Latin America or the Caribbean. The program is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership through the strategic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

The Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program is part of the IDB's efforts, through its Competitiveness, Technology and Innovation Division (CTI), to strengthen institutional capacities in the region's public sector. The initiative promotes knowledge exchange with Korea - a global benchmark in digital transformation - and promotes the adoption of innovation-driven management practices across public institutions.

Application deadline: December 19, 2025More information and eligibility requirements: https://korealactechcorps.com