Mastercard Graduate Development Internship is offering ambitious, career-driven, and diligent young professional with limited, or no work experience an opportunity to develop their skills as they transition into the professional world of work. The programme will provide meaningful learning and work experience for young people while supporting the Foundation’s programs, operations, and partnerships. The internship programme contributes to the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy by equipping interns with professional exposure, mentorship, and skills to transition successfully into future employment or entrepreneurship opportunities.
Programme Structure
- As an Intern, you will be assigned on an 11-month fixed term non-renewable program to support projects and initiatives across various Teams at the Mastercard Graduate Development Internship Programme
- You will engage in Development initiatives including the signature onboarding and orientation program
- You will have access to the Foundation’s career development program and e-learning platforms during the course of your work-term
Eligibility and Requirements of Mastercard Graduate Development Internship Programme
Eligibility
- You are eligible to work in one of the seven African countries in which the Mastercard Foundation operates. These are Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda
- You are actively involved with community projects and/or participation in extracurricular activities serving your local communities
- This is a full-time opportunity, and interns cannot be engaged in any other form of work during the duration of the Internship
- If you are a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumni, you should not currently be enrolled in a program of study or a participant in one of the Foundation’s program initiatives
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Recent graduate with 0 – 4 years’ experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized institution
- Demonstrated interest in youth development, social impact, and inclusive growth in Africa
- Strong academic performance and proven ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and/or Google Workspace
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural, collaborative environments
- Passion for innovation, learning, and making a difference in Africa
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities
How to Apply for Mastercard Graduate Development Internship Programme
Here are important steps to apply for the Mastercard Graduate Development Internship Programme successfully:
- Check the Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, carefully review the programme requirements on the official Mastercard careers page. Most Mastercard internship and graduate programmes require applicants to:
- Be a recent graduate
- Have a bachelor’s degree or currently be pursuing one
- Possess strong communication and analytical skills
- Show leadership potential and teamwork abilities
- Sometimes maintain a minimum GPA requirement
Mastercard states that many internship roles are designed for students completing their studies the following year.
- Prepare Your CV and Supporting Documents
Create a professional CV tailored to the internship role you want. Your CV should highlight:
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- Educational background
- Relevant skills
- Leadership experience
- Volunteer work
- Certifications
- Technical or digital skills
- Internship or project experience
- Complete the Online Application Carefully
- Fill in all personal details correctly
- Upload your updated CV
- Submit academic documents if required
- Answer application questions professionally
- Write a strong motivation statement explaining:
- Why you want to join Mastercard
- Your career goals
- What value you can bring
Double check everything before submitting because some applicants report that editing applications afterward can be difficult.
