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Microsoft Global Internship Program

Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Microsoft Global Internship Program hires university students worldwide – including across Africa – for 12-week paid internships in software engineering, product management, data science, finance, marketing, and business programs.

Provider
Microsoft
Host country
Multiple
Deadline
Rolling
Region
Global

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Current students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs) or early in their career (up to 2 years experience) in fields like Business, Technology, Marketing, HR, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or IT.
Funding
Paid (competitive salary, housing & relocation)
Study level
Internship
Deadline
Rolling

Key eligibility criteria

  • Current students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs) or early in their career (up to 2 years experience) in fields like Business, Technology, Marketing, HR, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or IT.

Recorded funding information

  • Paid (competitive salary, housing & relocation)

About the Microsoft Global Internship Program (2026)

## About the Microsoft Global Internship Program Microsoft hires thousands of student interns every year across more than 30 offices globally. African students are eligible for placements in Microsoft's African Development Centres (ADC) in Nairobi and Lagos, the EMEA hubs in Dublin, Reading and Munich, and the Redmond (US) headquarters. ## Roles available - Software Engineering - Data & Applied Science - Product Management - Hardware Engineering - Cybersecurity & Cloud - Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR (Business roles) ## What is offered - Competitive monthly salary benchmarked to local market - Housing or housing stipend - Relocation and visa support - Health insurance - Mentorship + buddy programme + signature intern events Microsoft converts a high percentage of interns into full-time graduate offers. ## Eligibility - Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, MBA or PhD with at least one term remaining after the internship - Strong academic record (typically 2:1 / 3.3 GPA equivalent or higher) - Demonstrated interest in technology, leadership and inclusion ## How to apply Applications for the summer cohort open in September and roles close progressively from October through February. Apply via careers.microsoft.com → Students & Graduates.

Funding information

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  • Paid (competitive salary, housing & relocation)

Microsoft Global Internship Program eligibility

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  • Current students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs) or early in their career (up to 2 years experience) in fields like Business, Technology, Marketing, HR, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or IT.

Microsoft Global Internship Program document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Microsoft Global Internship Program 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/students to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Current students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs) or early in their career (up to 2 years experience) in fields like Business, Technology, Marketing, HR, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or IT.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Rolling. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Microsoft Global Internship Program deadline & application timeline

    The listing states: Rolling. Confirm the current rolling policy on the official source. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Rolling applications
      Rolling

      Provider deadline information: Rolling. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 5/25/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Microsoft Global Internship Program?+

    Current students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs) or early in their career (up to 2 years experience) in fields like Business, Technology, Marketing, HR, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or IT.

    What funding does the Microsoft Global Internship Program offer?+

    Listed funding: Paid (competitive salary, housing & relocation). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Rolling. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/students to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Current students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs) or early in their career (up to 2 years experience) in fields like Business, Technology, Marketing, HR, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, or IT.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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