Microsoft 4Afrika Paid Internships for Young African Graduates 2017

Microsoft Interns 4Afrika are now taking in applications for the 2017/2018 where the selected applicants will go to selected African countries for a 6 months training with pay.

Application Deadline: Deadlines vary for different regions.
Eligible Countries: All African countries
To be taken at (country): Internships are available across the African continent
Eligible Fields: There are internships available across the African continent in three distinct areas: sales, marketing and technical and we ask you to apply for one of these paths depending on where your skills and passions are. e. If you are successful in your application, you will be matched to great roles with Microsoft partners

About the Award: The Interns4Afrika program offers talented young people a unique experience with a dynamic and agile technology organization on the African continent. You will work for 6 months with a Microsoft partner on real projects, collaborating and learning from your colleagues. Whether you’re aspiring for a future in sales, marketing or technology, this is your chance to kick-start your future
To give you the best chance of success 4 weeks of your internship will be dedicated to developing world class business and technical skills. We’ll support you to rapidly develop your capabilities through the (virtual) classroom and the great work you will do.The competition for a place on Interns 4Afrika is tough but if you are entrepreneurial with a passion for technology, are keen to continue learning and have a flexible can-do attitude we want to hear from you. Join us today, and help shape the Africa of tomorrow.
Type: Internship
Eligibility: Apply if:

• You are able to commit to completing full time internship for 6 months
• You are currently in education or have graduated from an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course within the last 12 months
• You have a BA/BSc in a business related or IT degree
• You are based on the African continent and You have right to work in the country in which you are currently located

Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Internship: All interns will be paid a salary and will be located at and employed by the partner organization for the six-month internship period.
Duration of Internship: 6 months
How to Apply: You can download the Interns4Afrika application form here. Please complete the form electronically and email it to the Interns4Afrika team at y4Afrika@microsoft.com . Please also include an up-todate copy of your CV as an attachment to the email.
Don’t forget to sell yourself on your application form and CV as the competition for this internship is tough!
Visit Internship Webpage for details
Award Provider: Microsoft