As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for a crucial Week 16 ‘Monday Night Football’ showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, safety Malik Mustapha is hitting his stride at just the right time.

Applications for the 49ers Internship Program presented by University of the Pacific open Dec. 18. The program offers college graduates hands-on experience throughout a 49ers football season, with opportunities to work in a business department, learn from executives, network, participate in community service, and shadow teams across the organization.