Top 46 Welding Scholarships in September 2026

The New Jersey Governor’s Industry Vocations Scholarship for Women & Minorities is open to women or minority group members (Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who are attending any of New Jersey's county colleges or technical/vocational schools and pursuing a construction-related field. These include, but are not limited to, architecture engineering technology, carpentry, electrical trades, industrial technology, and more. If you're a woman and/or minority with a passion for construction (or its related fields), we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AWS Foundation Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training. Applicants must also reside in an AWS District to be eligible. Each AWS District has up to 25 $1,000 scholarships to award each year, making this a great opportunity for students with a passion for welding. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that students enrolled in associate's or bachelor's degree programs are not eligible.Show Less

Are you currently (or soon to be) enrolled full-time in a postsecondary vocational school or technical institute with plans of pursuing a career in any of the traditional building trades (HVAC, carpentry, electrical, etc.)? If so, consider applying for the AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships! Each year, the scholarship provides two $2,500 awards to applicants who submit a 750 - 1,500 word essay and proof of enrollment at a technical or vocational institute. The scholarship is funded by AmericanTrucks, an online retailer of light-duty pickup truck parts with a track record of philanthropy. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines on June 15th (to be considered for the Fall semester) and October 15th (to be considered for the Spring semester). If the AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

All across the country, there is a demand for workers in critical need industries that help keep society running. While there may be slight regional variation in these, some consistent ones across the United States include healthcare, mass transit/transportation, and utilities. To encourage Kansas natives to pursue such important fields in the state, the Kansas Board of Regents is kindly offering the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship! Open to Kansas residents pursuing a "critical need" two-year degree or certification at an in-state program, the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is a "last dollar" scholarship, meaning it covers the remaining schooling fees required after other financial aid is subtracted. To qualify, students must have graduated from a Kansas high school sometime within the past year and be pursuing an eligible 'high wage, high demand, or critical need" field. In exchange for receiving scholarship assistance, recipients must commit to living and working in Kansas for two consecutive years following graduation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply and check out these other trade school scholarships, community college scholarships, and Kansas scholarships! Bear in mind that the Promise Act Scholarship runs three times a year, with deadlines for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters falling in March, July, and October, respectively. Happy applying!Show Less

Are you a woman studying at The Refrigeration School in Phoenix? If so, consider applying for the Women in Skilled Trades Scholarship! The scholarship is open to women enrolled in an RSI program who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is funded by the Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), a private, two-year institution in Phoenix, Arizona. The Refrigeration School focuses on training students for careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), solar, electrical technology, and welding. Their mission is to support students in developing their knowledge and skills to be successful in the industry. Every year, multiple recipients of the scholarship earn up to $3,000 to help offset the cost of attending. If you are a woman enrolled in an RSI program and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Trade School Scholarship supports students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who plan to study for a technical degree or certification to include fields such as welding, machining, mechatronics, networking, and automation are eligible to apply.Show Less

Are you a Kansas high school (or home school) graduate (or GED holder) who is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to a career technical education program? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant! Each year, the grant awards up to $1,000 per year to multiple Kansas residents enrolled in technical certificate or associate of applied science degree programs in a high cost, high demand and critical industry field. To be considered, applicants must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the State of Kansas Student Aid Application, and have an official at their higher educational institution complete the Career Technical Workforce Grant Verification Form. If you're a Kansas resident in an eligible technical certificate or associate of applied science program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Indiana Mining and Mineral Education Scholarship is offered to Indiana residents seeking a degree or studies in a field related to the aggregates industry. Graduating high school seniors or high school graduates attending a postsecondary institution in the fall are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Skilled Trades Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors in Centerville/Washington Township within Montgomery County, Ohio. Students who are planning to major in skilled trade programs at a trade or vocational school are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Do you live in the Hudson Valley? Furthermore, do you have an interest in the building/construction industry? If so, you may be eligible for the Acacio “Roger” Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship!  Offered to high school seniors and current undergraduates, this $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to multiple applicants! This scholarship is meant for students with an interest in a career in the building/construction industry, including but not limited to engineering, construction management, electrical construction technology, plumbing and heating, and welding and fabrication. Applicants must reside in Dutchess, Putnam or Westchester County, New York or Fairfield County, Connecticut.  To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay, FAFSA, resume, transcript, and two letters of recommendation. If you’re on the hunt for similar scholarships, don’t forget to explore Scholarships360 for more construction scholarships.Show Less

The Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior or senior, or a graduate student pursuing a degree in civil engineering, welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or related discipline. The award will be available to students nationwide; however, priority will be given to individuals residing in the states of California, Texas, Oregon, or Washington. The recipient does not have to be a member of the American Welding Society; however, he/she must agree to participate in the AWS Foundation or Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Sponsored publicity. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you interested in pursuing a career in welding? If so, then you may be eligible for the American Welding Society National Scholarship! This $7,000 scholarship is awarded annually to multiple high school seniors and college students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline. To apply, applicants must submit an academic transcript, two letters of recommendation, and the FAFSA.  If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out the many other scholarships for trade school students available through Scholarships360. Don’t miss your chance to turn your academic achievements into financial support!Show Less

The Arsham Amirikian Welding Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a welding-related degree at an accredited university. Applicants must be at least 18 years old,  be a citizen of the United States, plan to attend an accredited engineering school located within the United States, and maintain a minimum 3.0-grade point average throughout the academic year to apply for continued assistance in successive years. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Air Products Women of Gases & Welding Scholarship will be awarded to a female student pursuing a degree in a welding or welding-related educational program. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year welding-related educational program. Further, while financial need is not required, priority will be given to those demonstrating financial need. If you're a woman currently enrolled in a two- or four-year welding-related educational program, and especially if you demonstrate financial need, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET). While any welding students in a four-year program may apply, priority will be given to individuals who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career with an industrial gas or welding equipment distributor by prior work experience, clubs, organizations or extra-curricular activities, as well as to individuals demonstrating financial need. Lastly, priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending school in the states of Alabama, Georgia, or Florida. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship was established to provide scholarship funding to a student pursuing a minimum two-year associate's degree in welding. To apply, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a transcript along with their application. If you’re a college student pursuing a minimum two-year associate's degree in welding, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding program at an accredited university. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and be attending an academic institution in the United States. Priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending school in the states of Florida, Michigan, and Ohio. If you're an undergraduate passionate about welding, especially in the states of Florida, Michigan, or Ohio, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Scholarship is open to students pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree, or graduate degree, in an engineering school program emphasizing brazing applications. Applicants must show an emphasis on brazing applications in their coursework, and provide course titles for brazing classes they have taken, are taking, or are planning to take (specify for each course). If the course title does not have brazing in the title, applicants must include the course description or relevant extract. Applicants must be citizens of the USA, Canada, or Mexico and be attending an academic institution located within the United States or Canada. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Nancy and Barry Carlson Scholarship is awarded to an honorably discharged veteran in at least their second year of a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate welding or welding-related program. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and be a citizen of the United States. To apply, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a transcript along with their application. If you’re an honorably discharged veteran and college sophomore currently pursuing a degree in welding, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

The Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time junior or senior-level student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET). Applicants must be at least 18 years old, be attending an academic instituion in the United States, and have a minimum 3.20-grade point average in the engineering, scientific, and technical subjects and a minimum 2.80 grade point average overall. Priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending school in the states of Wisconsin or Kentucky. If you're a student passionate about welding engineering or welding engineering technology, especially in the states of Wisconsin or Kentucky, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship's purpose is to provide financial assistance to those individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, materials joining engineering, or materials joining technology. The scholarship will be awarded to a female candidate attending one of the following universities: Ferris State University, The Ohio State University, LeTourneau University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, or Montana Tech of the University of Montana. If you're a female welding or engineering student at one of these universities, we encourage you to apply, and wish you good luck! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Tony Ferguson Memorial Scholarship is open to students from North and South Carolina who are enrolled in a post-secondary program with hands-on welding as part of the curriculum. The scholarship was established in honor of a man who dedicated his life to supporting and promoting welding within Fluor and the industry, which he did until the very last days of his life. To apply, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a transcript along with their application. If you’re a college student in North or South Carolina pursuing a program that involves hands-on welding, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Edward J. Brady Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET). Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and be attending an academic institution in the United States. If you're passionate about welding engineering or welding engineering technology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John M. Stropki Scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or a related engineering or science major. Priority will be given to the descendants of current and retired Lincoln Electric employees in the United States and Canada, however, any four-year welding or related engineering student may apply. Five awards will be made annually, with three $5,000 scholarship awards being reserved for the children of current Lincoln Electric employees in the U.S. or Canada. Another $5,000 scholarship award will be made to any student pursuing a welding engineering, or related engineering or science bachelor's degree, and a last $2,500 scholarship award will be made to any student pursuing a degree as an educator of a STEM subject. To apply, submit two letters of recommendation with their application. Good luck!Show Less

The Jack and Jo Dammann Technical Scholarship is open to full-time students pursuing a Certificate or Associate's degree in Welding. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be citizens of the United States. While preference will be given to first-generation college students and residents of the state of Colorado, any student can apply so long as they meet the other eligibility requirements. To apply, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a transcript along with their application. If you’re a full-time college student pursuing a certificate or associate's degree in welding, and especially if you’re a resident of Colorado or a first-generation college student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less