Scholarship
ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme
The ARUA-Graduate Scholarship Programme (ARC-GSSP) supports exceptional African students to pursue postgraduate research. It is designed to foster high-level research capacity across the continent.
About this scholarship
ARC–GSSP Scholarship Programme is offered by African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) / Centre of Excellence for study in South Africa at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full funding, 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 Full funding. 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. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
Exceptional African students pursuing Master's or PhD degrees.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
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) / Centre of Excellence
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Award
- Full funding
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Secondary sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23