Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and prosper. But how? The Mastercard Foundation offers a variety of solutions.
For this article, Scholarships for Africans is featuring an internship program geared towards South Africans. Read on to learn more.
The Mastercard Summer Intern Program is a comprehensive internship program where South African students in their penultimate year can gain hands-on real work-life skills in Data and Services consulting.
As an intern for a global company, applicants will be challenged with completing projects that will enhance their skills as well as contribute to Mastercard Foundation’s overall goals and objectives.
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Benefits of the Mastercard Summer Intern Program
A firm believer in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities, Mastercard Foundation holds the following internship program components:
• Impactful assignments that drive business results
• Networking sessions and leadership speakers series
• Volunteer and team-building experiences
Corporate Security Responsibility
Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization, and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position must:
• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security training in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
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About the Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.
Since 2018, the foundation has shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. Guided by its mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion for people living in poverty, the Mastercard Foundation is committed to building a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper.
Eligibility Criteria for South Africans
Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Here are the primary qualifications sought out by Mastercard Foundation for any interested South African interns in Data and Services:
Program Qualifications:
• In the penultimate year of a degree
• Evidence of strong academics
• Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk-taking
• Ability to partner across the organization
• Sound communication skills
How to Apply as a Data and Services Intern
Click here to start your application process.
Due to COVID-19, most of the organization’s employees are working from home.
They have implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by phone or video and are onboarding new hires remotely. Mastercard values the safety of each member of their community above all else.
If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
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