The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme is an initiative supporting exceptional African students in advanced studies related to actuarial science, risk management, and similar fields aimed at enhancing Africa’s resilience to climate change. This program is a collaboration between ARC Ltd. and the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP), focusing on cultivating a new generation of leaders equipped to develop African solutions for African challenges.
Application Deadline
- 7 October 2026 (23:59 GMT)
Tell Me About The Scholarship
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme, launched by African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) in partnership with the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP), provides fully funded postgraduate opportunities for African students. It focuses on building Africa’s resilience to climate change and disaster risks by supporting advanced studies in actuarial science, risk management, and related fields.
Type
- Fully Funded Scholarship | Master’s/Postgraduate | African Students | Africa (South Africa, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal)
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Disaster Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Environmental Management.
- Apply for an eligible full‑time postgraduate programme at a partner university.
- Meet admission requirements of the selected university.
- Commit to working in Africa for two years after graduation.
- Complete an internship as part of the programme.
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage (up to 2 years).
- Living stipend.
- Travel support.
- Mentorship and career development.
- Internship opportunities with ARC Ltd. and partner networks.
- Pathway to impact: training future leaders in climate and disaster risk resilience.
Partner Universities & Eligible Programmes
- University of Cape Town (South Africa) – Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science.
- ENSEA, Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) – Master en Actuariat; Master en Statistique Agricole.
- IFAGE, Dakar (Senegal) – Master Professionnel en Actuariat; Master Professionnel en Assurance.
- University of Ghana (Accra, Ghana) – MSc in Actuarial Science; MPhil in Actuarial Science.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last
- Up to two years of postgraduate study.
Required Documents
- Scholarship application form.
- Academic CV (EUROPASS preferred).
- Confirmation of admission/hosting from partner university.
- Passport/ID.
- Supporting academic transcripts and certificates.
How to Apply
- Confirm eligibility.
- Select a partner university and eligible programme.
- Apply for admission to the chosen university.
- Complete the ARC–GSSP Scholarship application form and upload required documents.
- Applications reviewed; shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
- Successful applicants receive scholarship offers by end of November 2026.
📍 Locations: South Africa, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal
📧 Contact: [email protected] | Tel: +27 11 282 0711
🌐 Visit the application webpage for details
