Welding Bursaries 2025
Welding involves joining metals using heat and pressure, creating strong and durable connections.
It requires precision, technical expertise, and a strong understanding of materials.
It is a physically demanding job that often involves working in challenging environments.
Career Opportunities in Welding
If you’re interested in a career in welding, there are several options to consider:
- Welder
- Welding Inspector
- Welding Engineer
- Industrial Welder
- Pipe Welder
- Structural Welder
- Maintenance Welder
- Welding Instructor
- Construction Welder
Fields of Study
To become a welder, you’ll typically need to complete a vocational or technical training program.
These programs provide hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in welding techniques, safety procedures, and industry standards.
Once you’ve completed your training, you may also consider obtaining welding certifications to enhance your job prospects and demonstrate your skills.
Welding Bursaries
Some bursaries that can fund you in this field include:
- Bridgestone Bursary
- Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
- City of Cape Town Bursary
- Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary
- Department of Correctional Services Bursary
- Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
- Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) Bursary
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- Gibela Bursary
- Ndwedwe Local Municipality Bursary
- Ratlou Local Municipality Bursary
- Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship