ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2026/2027
African Risk Capacity Ltd × Global Shield Solutions Platform
Fully funded postgraduate study in actuarial science, insurance, applied statistics and disaster risk management at four African universities
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At a glance
- Funding
- Full funding
- Format
- In person · Cape Town · Accra · Abidjan · Dakar
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 7 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC time
- Language
- English, French
tuition for up to two years, living stipend, travel support, mentorship and internships
Who can apply
- University students, Graduates
- Africa
You will need
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
- Admission application to a partner university
- Transcripts and CV
About this opportunity
What it is
African Risk Capacity Ltd. and the Global Shield Solutions Platform — managed by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management — fund African students to take advanced degrees in actuarial science, risk management, insurance, applied statistics and disaster risk management, building the technical bench Africa needs for climate resilience.
Partner universities
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Ghana
- ENSEA, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- IFAGE, Dakar, Senegal
Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science, master's degrees in actuarial science, insurance and applied statistics, and master's degrees in disaster risk management and related disciplines.
What it covers
Full tuition for up to two years of postgraduate study, a living stipend and travel support, plus mentorship, internship opportunities and career development.
Who it is for
Citizens of African Union member states holding a relevant undergraduate degree who meet the admission requirements of their chosen partner university. Application forms are available in English and French.
Closes 7 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Topics
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