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Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements

The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program connects young people across Africa with 12-month paid work placements, mentorship, employability and entrepreneurship development. The Foundation says roles are posted on an ongoing basis and applicants should apply only to roles in their country of residence or remote roles.

Applies to Africa / Nigeria-eligible and remote roles as posted · Employer: Mastercard Foundation · Verified 2026-10-06

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New Associate roles are posted on an ongoing basis.

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Should you apply for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements?

The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program connects young people across Africa with 12-month paid work placements, mentorship, employability and entrepreneurship development. The Foundation says roles are posted on an ongoing basis and applicants should apply only to roles in their country of residence or remote roles.

Verified 2026-10-06. Check eligibility first; only then open the official application source.
Verified status
Applications are posted on an ongoing basis · checked 2026-10-06
Applies to
Africa / Nigeria-eligible and remote roles as posted
Deadline / next step
New Associate roles are posted on an ongoing basis.
Best fit
Young Africans, Recent graduates, Mastercard Foundation alumni
At a glance
OrganisationMastercard Foundation
SectorInternational
LocationAfrica / Nigeria-eligible and remote roles as posted
Opportunity type12-month paid internship placement
Information verified2026-10-06

Who Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements is for

Young AfricansRecent graduatesMastercard Foundation alumniEarly-career applicants

Common disciplines or work areas covered by this pathway:

International developmentEducationYouth employmentOperationsProgramme deliverySocial impact

Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements qualification requirements

  • Eligibility depends on the specific country or remote Associate role published through the programme's current application links.
  • Apply only to a role based in your country of residence or to a role explicitly marked remote; the programme page does not state that every placement is open in every African country.

Other requirements for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements

  • Use only the current application links published by the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program.
  • Read the country, location and role-specific eligibility before applying.
  • Prepare an updated CV/resume and any additional information requested by the programme partner handling that role.
  • Do not pay an unofficial intermediary for access to an Associate placement.

Documents to prepare for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements

  • Updated CV/resume
  • Role-specific information requested by the programme partner
  • Identity or eligibility evidence only when the official application requires it

How to apply for Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements or check your status

  1. 1

    Open the official Mastercard Foundation Associates Program for Associates page.

  2. 2

    Review the currently available country and remote application routes.

  3. 3

    Choose only a role that is valid for your country of residence or explicitly remote.

  4. 4

    Open the responsible programme partner's application page and read that role's exact eligibility and instructions.

  5. 5

    Submit through the official linked application route and keep the confirmation.

Recruitment safety

Do not pay for access to a shortlist or appointment.

No application fee is stated on the programme page. Use only official Foundation-linked application routes.

Sources used to verify Mastercard Foundation Associates Program — Paid 12-Month Placements

  • The Mastercard Foundation describes the programme as active and ongoing, with 12-month paid placements, mentorship and career-transition support.
  • The current Associates page says applications are open to young people across Africa and roles are posted on an ongoing basis, subject to country or remote-role eligibility.