ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2027 for Africans: Fully Funded

ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) x the Global Shield Solutions Platform
Host Country: Africa || South Africa || Ghana
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarship 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Costs • Living Stipend• Travel Costs• Networking
Eligibility: Students from 50+ African Countries
Deadline: October 7, 2026

ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2027 Details

The ARC-GSSP Scholarship Programme is looking for talented African students with the academic background and potential to contribute to Africa’s resilience and risk management capacity.

The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing advanced studies in actuarial science, risk management, and related disciplines that strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change.

This initiative is a partnership between ARC Ltd. and the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP)*, with the goal of preparing a new generation of leaders who will drive African solutions to African challenges

ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme Benefits

The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme provides selected scholars with comprehensive support towards their postgraduate studies:

• Comprehensive scholarship support: Full tuition coverage for up to two years of postgraduate study, together with a living stipend, travel support and other eligible expenses, subject to the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
• Mentorship and career support: Scholars receive opportunities for mentorship and career development to help them make the most of their academic and professional journey.
• Internship opportunity: Scholars have the opportunity to undertake an internship through ARC Ltd. and its partner networks
• A pathway to impact: The programme is designed not only to support academic achievement, but also to develop professionals who can apply their knowledge to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate and disaster risks.

ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

•  Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
•  Hold a relevant undergraduate degree in fields such as actuarial science, disaster riskmanagement, mathematics, statistics, engineering, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Apply for an eligible full-time postgraduate programme.
• Meet the admission requirements of the selected partner university.
• Have secured, or be in the process of obtaining, admission to an eligible programme at a partner university
• Meet all other scholarship requirements.
• Commit to working in Africa for two years after graduation.
• Complete an internship, in accordance with the programme requirements.

Eligible Programmes for ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme

The 2027 ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme is open to candidates pursuing the following programmes;

• Actuarial Science
• Disaster Risk Management
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Engineering
• Environmental Management
• A related discipline

How To Apply for ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2027

The step-by-step guide to apply for the ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme is as follows;

• Confirm scholarship eligibility.
• Select a participating university and eligible programme.
• Apply for admission to the chosen university.
• Complete the ARC–GSSP Scholarship application and upload supporting documents.
• Undergo scholarship review and shortlisting.
• Participate in university assessments and interviews, if invited.
• Receive a scholarship offer if successful.

Application Deadline: October 7, 2026

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