ARC Ltd – GSSP Scholarship Programme 2026
African Risk Capacity Ltd / Global Shield Solutions Platform
Twelve postgraduate scholarships for technical study connected to insurance, actuarial science, agricultural statistics and climate or disaster risk finance.
Last checked 19 September 2026
This call is closed. The deadline was 7 October 2026. This page remains available for reference.
At a glance
- Funding / main benefit
- Full tuition
- Deadline
- 7 October 2026, 23:59 GMT / 8 October, 02:59 EATEtc/GMT
- Duration
- 24 months
- Location / format
- Not stated
- Career stage
- Master's
- Geographic eligibility
- Not stated
About the opportunity
Twelve postgraduate scholarships for technical study connected to insurance, actuarial science, agricultural statistics and climate or disaster risk finance.
Is this for me?
Best suited to: Quantitatively trained graduates entering climate and disaster risk finance
Uganda relevance: Uganda-specific eligibility is not confirmed. Check the funder's nationality, residence and affiliation rules.
Not suitable if
- Your intended programme is not eligible
- You have no relevant quantitative background
- You cannot obtain partner-university admission
Methods Bench fit considerations
- You are a citizen of an African Union member state
- You have a relevant quantitative undergraduate background
- You can obtain admission to an eligible programme
- You are interested in climate or disaster risk finance
Editorial guidance, not an eligibility verdict. Confirm requirements with the funder.
What the opportunity provides
- Full tuition
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Return flights
- Medical insurance
- Mentorship and career support
- Internship placement
Eligibility checklist
- Study institutions: Current participating institutions are ENSEA, IFAGE, University of Cape Town and University of Ghana.
- Post-study condition: Scholars must commit to working in Africa for two years after graduation under programme conditions.
Relevant Methods Bench resources
- Grant Application Tracker →
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Sources and verification
Last checked: 19 September 2026.
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