Botswana, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda
2020 Seed Software Engineering Internship Program Opportunities
Sponsored by
Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED)
Funding:
See maximum funding amount and funding details below
Open To:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Co-term
Postgraduate
Master's
PhD
Postdoc
Summer
Applications closed
Applications closed on February 7, 2020
This is no ordinary internship. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to explore, engage, learn, and lead. To gain high-level work experience while immersing yourself in a new culture, exploring new markets and making a social impact.
Seed is an exciting Stanford GSB-led initiative working to end the cycle of global poverty. We partner with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. As a Seed intern, you can work alongside talented entrepreneurs and contribute directly to a company’s future, its growth and job creation.
WHO: Stanford undergraduate and graduate students who are curious, eager, and inspired to make a difference.
WHAT: Exciting summer internship at a Seed Transformation Program company—a locally owned small- to medium-sized company that has engaged with Stanford Seed to help grow and scale their business.
WHEN: Summer 2020 for 8–10 weeks.
WHERE: Various countries in West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and India.
HOW: Apply now! Seed provides a stipend to cover roundtrip airfare, living expenses, accommodations, visas, vaccinations, and other necessities.
FUNDING: Seed interns receive a competitive stipend that is used towards roundtrip airfare, living expenses, travel visa, vaccinations, and other necessities related to the internship experience. In addition, housing accommodations are paid for by the host company at no cost to Seed interns (view detailed funding information here).
Gain hands-on experience and put theory into practice while working in a small to medium-size company in low- to middle-income countries
Contribute to projects leading to the transformational growth of companies in the region.
Learn about a different culture, and about the challenges and opportunities of doing business in developing and emerging countries.
Explore private-sector solutions to international-development challenges.
Build the skills needed in a global marketplace.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Open to all Stanford Undergraduate and Graduate students (including MBA MBx, PhD, etc.)
NOTE: Due to Stanford's International Travel policy, only Stanford graduate students (MA, MS, MBA, MSx, PhD) may participate in our programs in Nigeria. For more information, see link here.