MasterCard Hunts for Interns Through Social Media Challenge

  MasterCard Hunts for Interns Through Social Media Challenge

        Students Get Schooled by Aliens on a Future World Beyond Cash

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Business Wire

-- March 15, 2013

MasterCard (NYSE: MA):

MasterCard showcases the future of mobile payments with MasterPass.

MasterCard showcases the future of mobile payments with MasterPass.

         MasterCard is on a global hunt for Millennials with high hopes and
         big ideas for a cashless future. Watch more in a special edition of
         the Morning Brew. The #internswanted campaign pits college students
         around the world to compete for internships using social media.
         Applicants are asked to submit an idea for a product, system, app or
WHAT:    technique that can help people go cashless in the future. Successful
         candidates will validate their application through social media using
         #InternsWanted— the more likes and retweets, the better the chances
         for success.  #internswanted launches with a series of webisodes
         featuring aliens dealing with cash-related issues the world will face
         in the future.
          
WHO:     Students currently enrolled full-time accredited post-secondary
         institution.
          
         As a payments technology company, MasterCard considers Millennials
         key stakeholders who drive trends and approach business in new and
WHY:     unique ways. Engaging Millennials will help MasterCard continue to
         evolve into a global company that is multi-cultural and diverse,
         allowing us to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
          
         The program will be held in six countries starting with the U.S. and
WHERE:   Canada followed by Turkey, Italy, Singapore and China for internships
         in emerging payments, technology, marketing, product management and
         issuer management.
          
         Students apply by submitting their cover letter and resume along with
HOW:     creative entries including photos, blog posts and videos on LinkedIn.
         For more information: www.mastercard.com/internswanted.
          
WHEN:    U.S: Campaign will run from March 14 to April 10, 2013. Winners will
         be notified on April 15.
          
         Canada: Campaign will run from March 7 through April 7, 2013. Winners
         will be notified on April 15.

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Contact:

MasterCard Worldwide
Marcy Cohen, 914-249-2214
marcy_cohen@mastercard.com
or
Ketchum PR
Chris Legentil, 646-660-5934
Chris.Legentil@ketchum.com