UNOC 6G Coded Welding Scholarships 2025 | Fully Funded Welding Training Uganda
- Afri Careers
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
The UNOC 6G coded welding scholarships offer a unique opportunity for Ugandans to advance their careers in the oil and gas sector with fully funded, intensive welding training. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), in partnership with Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK), is inviting applications for 20 scholarships to undertake 6G coded welding training and certification under the internationally recognized ASME IX standard.
The UNOC 6G coded welding scholarships are designed to build nationwide expertise in welding, a critical skill for Uganda’s growing oil and gas industry. This fully funded, full-time program lasts for eight weeks and will be held at UPIK. The scholarships cover comprehensive training in 6G coded welding, which is a highly sought-after qualification in welding fabrication and pipework.
Number of Scholarships: 20 fully funded slots
Training Duration: 8 weeks, full-time
Training Location: Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK)
Certification: ASME IX standard 6G welding certification
Eligibility: Ugandan nationals aged 18+, holders of NVQ certificates in Welding and Metal Fabrication, with 3G coded welding certification
To qualify for the UNOC 6G coded welding scholarships, applicants must:
Be Ugandan citizens aged 18 years and above from any district.
Hold a National Vocational and Technical Crafts certificate in Welding and Metal Fabrication.
Possess a valid 3G coded welding certificate from a recognized institution.
Have basic skills in English reading and writing, good knowledge of mathematics, physics, and basic electricity.
Be physically and medically fit with good eyesight.
Commit to staying at the training center for the full duration of the course.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply to promote gender inclusion.
Provide evidence of Ugandan citizenship.
Interested candidates should:
Download the application form from the official UNOC website: https://www.unoc.co.ug/career-opportunities/
Complete the form carefully and gather all required supporting documents.
Submit the fully completed application and documents online through the UNOC career portal.
For any application challenges, email sponsorship.unoc@unoc.co.ug for assistance.
Important: The application and training under the UNOC 6G coded welding scholarships are completely free of charge. Beware of any requests for payments, which should be reported immediately.
Application Deadline
All applications for the UNOC 6G coded welding scholarships must be submitted by Friday, 22nd August 2025, 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT). Late submissions will not be accepted.
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