Associates Program @Mastercard Foundation

Overview

The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program is a flagship initiative designed to connect talented young graduates across Africa with meaningful 12-month internship opportunities.

Eligibility

• Recent graduates with 0–2 years of work experience
• Alumni of Mastercard Foundation programs
• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumni
• Young people aged 18 to 35 across Africa

Benefits

• A structured 12-month internship placement
• Hands-on professional work experience
• Leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship training
• Access to mentorship and professional networks
• A monthly stipend throughout the program
• Career transition support upon completion

How to Apply

Applicants can apply through regional partners based on their locations. Internship roles are posted on an ongoing basis. Platforms include:

• Youth Employment Service (South Africa)
• Jobberman (Anglophone West Africa)
• Talent2Africa (Francophone Africa)
• Talentum (Remote roles)
• Shortlist Futures (East Africa)

Deadline

Internship roles are posted on an ongoing basis.

Location

Global