2026 Mastercard Foundation Associates Program For Africans (Paid Internship)
Mastercard Foundation · Any
At a glance
- Award
- Monthly Stipend | Training | Career Development | Mentorship
- Deadline
- 24 Apr 2026
- Country
- Nigeria
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Multiple
- Status
- active
About the scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation is pleased to offer its 2026 Associates Program to young African individuals.
The 2026 Mastercard Foundation Associates Program offers a 12-week paid internship, with mentorship, leadership training, and a career opportunity to transit and get employed.
In this post, we will provide all the needed information about the program. From the requirements, to its benefits and the step-by-step guide on how to apply.
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.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program, you must meet the critera below:
- 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
