Scholarship
ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2027
A scholarship initiative supporting exceptional African students to pursue research-focused postgraduate studies. It is designed to build research capacity across the continent.
About this scholarship
ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme 2027 is offered by African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Fully funded, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Fully funded. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Research. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
Exceptional African students applying for research-based postgraduate programs at partner institutions.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-09-18. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Research
Nationality requirements
African
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Research
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-09-18
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Secondary sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-19