Applications are now open for the 2026 ARC Ltd-GSSP Scholarship Programme. 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.

Applications open September 8, 2026, and will close October 7, 2026. The Scholarship Program 2026 will offer support for up to two years of full-time study at selected African universities. Eligible fields for applicants to apply to are Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Agricultural Statistics.

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.

To apply for this scholarship, applicants should note the following procedures:

• 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.
• Complete the ARC–GSSP Scholarship application: Complete the scholarship application form and provide all required supporting documents before the application deadline.
• 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.
• University review and interviews: Shortlisted candidates are reviewed by the relevant university and may be invited to participate in scholarship panel interviews.
• Scholarship offer: Successful candidates receive an official scholarship offer and information about the next steps.

Find out more below

https://arcltd.org/scholarship

Author

Paul Olayioye