Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for talented young people across Africa (12-month paid work placements)
Closing Date: Varying
Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for talented young people across Africa (12-month paid work placements)
About the Program
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.
Discover the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program
Since 2023, more than 1,000 Associates in 22 countries have participated in the program, including young women, persons with disabilities, refugees, and internally displaced persons.
The Associates Program connects young Africans, particularly recent graduates and Mastercard Foundation Alumni, with 12-month paid work placements, employability and enrichment training, and mentorship that help them gain practical experience and transition into dignified and fulfilling work.
The Program Includes:
- 12-month paid work placements with host employers
- Structured employability and enrichment training
- Mentorship and professional development support
- Access to Mastercard Foundation’s Pan-African network of young professionals
Who Can Apply
- 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
Mastercard Foundation Commitment to Inclusion
The Associates Program is inclusive and ensures participation from young women, young people with disabilities, and refugees and internally displaced persons.
What Participants 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
Program Journey
- Recruitment & Selection
- Placement in Internship Roles
- Transition Pathways
How to Apply
Applicants may apply directly through the application links depending on their country of residence, or they can apply for remote roles. Roles will be posted on an ongoing basis.
Applicants can access tips and guidance joining the Mastercard Foundation Transitions Community on LinkedIn.
Where to Apply
Please apply for roles based only in your country of residence or remote roles.
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