2026 Mastercard Graduate Internship Program 7 Positions

Exciting news for aspiring professionals! Applications are now open for the 2026 Mastercard Graduate Internship Program. This is your chance to kickstart your career with a global leader in financial services. Mastercard Foundation Incorporated (NYSE: MA), headquartered at the Mastercard International Global Headquarters in Purchase, New York, USA, is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce worldwide.

With robust benefit programs designed to ensure the financial, emotional, and medical well-being of employees and their families, this internship offers a solid foundation for growth. Interested candidates should review the details, requirements, and application process below and apply before the deadline of September 7, 2025.

Available Internship Roles
Internship – Program Finance

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Eager to launch your career? The Mastercard Foundation invites ambitious, career-driven young professionals with limited or no work experience to gain skills and transition into the professional world. This 11-month, non-renewable internship supports the Foundation’s programs, operations, and partnerships, aligning with the Young Africa Works strategy to provide exposure, mentorship, and skills for future employment or entrepreneurship.

Program Structure:11-month fixed-term assignment across various teams.
Participation in onboarding and orientation programs.
Access to career development and e-learning platforms.
Eligibility:Eligible to work in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, or Uganda.
Active involvement in community projects or extracurricular activities.
Full-time commitment with no other work during the internship.
Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumni must not be enrolled in a program or initiative.
Contributions:Support program design, implementation, and monitoring for youth employment, education, and entrepreneurship.

Conduct research and data analysis for decision-making.

Assist with reporting, knowledge management, and documentation.

Engage in stakeholder activities, workshops, and events.

Provide administrative and logistical support.

Collaborate across teams and contribute innovative ideas.

Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized institution; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.

Skills & Competencies: Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication; proficiency in MS Office Suite/Google Workspace; multicultural collaboration; passion for innovation; self-motivation.
Learning Opportunities:Exposure to youth employment and economic transformation practices.
Mentorship and coaching from experts.
Professional development workshops and networking.
Hands-on experience with African institutions and partners.
Enhanced career readiness aligned with Young Africa Works.
Internship – Public Affairs and Communications

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Same as Program Finance.
Program Structure: Same as Program Finance.
Eligibility: Same as Program Finance.
Contributions: Same as Program Finance.
Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Mass Communications, Commerce, Journalism, or Social Media Management; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.
Skills & Competencies: Same as Program Finance.
Learning Opportunities: Same as Program Finance.
Internship – Legal and Compliance

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Same as Program Finance.
Program Structure: Same as Program Finance.
Eligibility: Same as Program Finance.
Contributions: Same as Program Finance.
Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, or Criminal Justice; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.
Skills & Competencies: Same as Program Finance.
Learning Opportunities: Same as Program Finance.
Internship – Digital Data Information and Technology (Technology)

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Same as Program Finance.
Program Structure: Same as Program Finance.
Eligibility: Same as Program Finance.
Contributions: Same as Program Finance.
Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, or Enterprise Application Systems; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.
Skills & Competencies: Same as Program Finance.
Learning Opportunities: Same as Program Finance.
Internship – Impact, Research and Learning

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Same as Program Finance.
Program Structure: Same as Program Finance.
Eligibility: Same as Program Finance.
Contributions: Same as Program Finance.
Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in Population Studies, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Business Statistics, or Actuarial Science; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.
Skills & Competencies: Same as Program Finance.
Learning Opportunities: Same as Program Finance.
Internship – Programs

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Same as Program Finance.
Program Structure: Same as Program Finance.
Eligibility: Same as Program Finance.
Contributions: Same as Program Finance.

Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Development Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agriculture Economics, or Entrepreneurship; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.
Skills & Competencies: Same as Program Finance.
Learning Opportunities: Same as Program Finance.
Internship – People & Culture

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
Category: Graduate Internship Jobs
Description: Same as Program Finance.
Program Structure: Same as Program Finance.
Eligibility: Same as Program Finance.
Contributions: Same as Program Finance.
Who You Are:Qualifications: Recent graduate (0–4 years’ experience) with a Bachelor’s degree in any field; interest in youth development and social impact in Africa; strong academic record.
Skills & Competencies: Same as Program Finance.
Learning Opportunities: Same as Program Finance.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply for the Mastercard Graduate Internship Program by clicking the button below.

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Deadline: September 7, 2025