Building Africa’s Next Generation of Climate Risk Leaders
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing advanced studies in actuarial science, risk management and related fields to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change.
Building Africa’s Next Generation of Climate Risk Leaders
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing advanced studies in actuarial science, risk management and related fields to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change.
About the Scholarship
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
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* GSSP is managed by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Its contributors are Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Ireland, the EU Commission and the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Finance Ministers.Application deadline:
07 October 2026 à 23h59 GMT
Get to Know More – Watch the Information Session
The information session on the new scholarship programme took place on 11 September. It brought together key partners to present the initiative’s objectives, share experiences from ongoing programmes, and hear directly from a scholarship beneficiary.
Don’t miss this chance to better understand the programme. Watch the recording now!
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE
Postgraduate study
Pursue an eligible full-time postgraduate programme at one of ARC’s partner universities.
African talent
Open to eligible citizens of African Union Member States.
Leading African universities
Choose from eligible programmes offered by ARC’s participating universities.
Scholarship support
Full tuition support for up to two years, together with additional programme support.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?
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.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme provides selected scholars with comprehensive support towards
their postgraduate studies.
WHO CAN APPLY?
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.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree in fields such as actuarial science, disaster risk
management, 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.
HOW TO APPLY?
To be eligible, applicants must:
Applying for the ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme involves several steps.
- Check your eligibility
Review the scholarship requirements and confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria. - Choose your university and programme
Explore the participating universities and select an eligible programme that matches your academic
background and career goals. - Apply for university admission
Follow the admission process of your selected university and submit any required university application.4. Complete the ARC–GSSP Scholarship application
Complete the scholarship application form and provide all required supporting documents before the
application deadline.5. Application review and selection
Applications are assessed against the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria. Eligible and shortlisted
candidates proceed to the next stages of the selection process.6. University review and interviews
Shortlisted candidates are reviewed by the relevant university and may be invited to participate in
scholarship panel interviews.7. Scholarship offer
Successful candidates receive an official scholarship offer and information about the next steps.
STUDY AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
The ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme partners with leading African universities offering postgraduate programmes in actuarial science, insurance, applied statistics and related fields. Explore the participating universities and eligible programmes below.
École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d’Économie Appliquée (ENSEA) - Abidjan,
Côte d’Ivoire
• Master en Statistique Agricole
Institut Interafricain de Formation en Assurance et en Gestion des Entreprises (IFAGE) - Dakar, Senegal
• Master Professionnel en Assurance (2 years)
• Master of Philosophy in Actuarial Science
IMPORTANT: UNIVERSITY ADMISSION AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Your university application and scholarship application are separate. Applying for the ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme does not replace your application for admission to the university. Applicants must follow the admission requirements and application procedures of their selected university.
2026/2027 APPLICATION TIMELINE
8 September 2026
Applications open
End of September 2026
Information session for candidates
7 octobre 2026
Application deadline
Mid-November 2026
End of Interviews with the Scholarship Selection Committee
End of November 2026
Scholarship offers
December 2026
Visa and travel arrangements
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Learn more about the ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme, participating universities, eligibility
requirements and the application process.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Your future can contribute to a more resilient Africa.
If you are ready to develop the skills and expertise needed to help Africa better understand, manage and
finance climate and disaster risks, we invite you to apply for the ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme
2026/2027.
Applications close on 07 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT.