Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans 2026

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.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans

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 for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans Qualification

• 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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Young Africans

Program Journey

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

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants may apply directly through the application links depending on their country of residence, or they can apply for remote roles.

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

For more Information, visit Mastercard Foundation Associates Program webpage