Apply to study in Korea through the Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program Scholarships with the help of the Ministry of Finance Jamaica.
Apply to study in Korea through the Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program Scholarships with the help of the Ministry of Finance Jamaica as part of the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ICT training initiative.
Apply to study in Korea through the Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program Scholarships with the help of the Ministry of Finance Jamaica.

Knowledge Partnership Korea Fund for Technology and Innovation – Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program: Deadline closes May 30, 2025.

The Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program is an initiative led by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with funding from the Knowledge Partnership Korea Fund for Technology and Innovation. The program strengthens public institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) through education and technical collaboration with Korea and supports innovation projects in the region in the areas of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

Component 1: LAC Tech Corps (Scholarships for Public Officials)

Pursue a Master’s Degree in Korea – Fully Funded: This component awards up to 26 scholarships to mid-level public officials from LAC to pursue an 18-month master’s degree in Public ManagementPublic Policy, or related fields with an ICT focus at leading Korean universities.

What the Scholarship CoversEligibility CriteriaIs This For You?
Full tuition fees

Living and travel expenses

Additional benefits as defined by the program
Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance

Minimum 5 years of full-time public sector experience (post-degree)

English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS certification required)

Must be 40 years old or younger at the time of application
You work for a public institution in Latin America or the Caribbean

You have a solid track record in public service

You’re looking to strengthen your leadership with cutting-edge ICT tools

Ready to take the next step? Reach out: [email protected]



Component 2: Korea Tech Corps (Technical Support for ICT Projects)

Host a Korean ICT Expert for 12 Months

This component brings Korean professionals with ICT expertise to support innovation projects in public institutions, private companies, or civic organizations across LAC. These professionals are hired by the IDB as consultants and embedded in your team.

What they do:

  • Collaborate on the design and implementation of ICT-related initiatives
  • Share knowledge and best practices from Korea
  • Deliver tailored, tech-based solutions to address local challenges

Who can apply:

  • Public institutions or agencies
  • Civic organizations
  • Private sector companies in LAC

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open and should include:

  • Description of the innovation or ICT project
  • Anticipated value added by KTC participation
  • Activities planned for the Korean consultant
  • Desired profile of the KTC professional
  • Availability of staff proficient in English for collaboration

Note: Participating organizations must sign a collaboration agreement with the IDB prior to the consultant’s assignment.

Contact Us

Interested in applying or hosting a Korean Tech Corps consultant? Have any questions? Email us at [email protected]

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