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Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Talented Young People Across Africa (12-Month Paid Work Placements)
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The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program connects talented young people with 12-month internships across Africa. This program supports Associates in developing leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skills following graduation through partnerships with external organizations.
Since 2023, over 1,000 Associates in 22 countries have participated, including young women, persons with disabilities, refugees, and internally displaced persons. Participants gain practical experience and transition into dignified work through paid placements, training, mentorship, and access to a Pan-African network of professionals.
Eligibility
- Recent graduates with 0–2 years of work experience
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni
- Alumni of Mastercard Foundation programs
- Young people aged 18 to 35 across Africa seeking meaningful early-career experience.
Deadline: Ongoing
Benefits
Participants receive a stipend for the duration of the internship.
