ELIGIBILITY:

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.

BENEFIT:

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.