The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program connects talented young people with 12-month internships across Africa. The program works through partnerships with external organizations and Foundation partner organizations to support Associates in developing leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skills following graduation.

Benefits

What Participant gain: 

  • 12 month internship placement
  • Hands-on work experience
  • Leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skill?building
  • Mentorship and professional networks
  • A stipend is provided for the duration of the internship.
  • Career transition support

Requirements

  • Recent graduates with 0–2 years of work experience
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni
  • Alumni of Mastercard Foundation programs
  • Young people, age 18 to 35, across Africa seeking meaningful early?career experience

Selection Process

Program Journey

  1. Recruitment & Selection
  2. Placement in Internship Roles
  3. Transition Pathways

Method of Application

Please apply for roles based only in your country of residence or remote roles.

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage