The Metallica Scholars Initiative is an education program powered by Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation.
Your Rock Solid Future Starts Here
The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) is a workforce education program funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH) that provides grants to US community colleges for career and technical education. It supports students in skilled trades, aiming to bridge the talent gap, with over $15 million awarded since 2017.
Honolulu CC has been a Metallica Scholar since 2024 ($75,000) and 2025 ($50,000).
Real Scholars. Real Stories.
Aeronautics Maintenance Technology
Isaac Faurot
The Metallica Scholars Initiative provides Isaac Faurot the financial peace of mind to focus on tools rather than tuition. Breaking from his family of pilots, Isaac is pursuing his passion for aviation maintenance by earning a versatile Airframe and Power Plant License. This scholarship allows him to build a career behind the scenes, repairing the aircraft he has always admired.
Marianne Macalma
The Metallica Scholars Initiative helps Marianne Macalma afford the extensive tools and tuition required for her aviation career. Drawn to the trade by her love for airplanes, Marianne notes that such scholarships are vital for specialized community college programs. Through a partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, she aims to turn her apprenticeship into a full-time maintenance position and take her dreams to new heights.
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology
Join the EIMT Metallica Scholars at Honolulu Community College as they master the trade of Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology (EIMT).
Through the Metallica Scholars Initiative, these students are gaining the specialized, hands-on training needed to power our communities. From learning the fundamentals of electrical circuitry to mastering complex installations, see how this scholarship provides the tools and confidence for these future electricians to spark a bright new career.
Music & Entertainment Learning Experience
Matt Ford
Being a Metallica Scholar has been “amazing” for Matt Ford, providing him with industry exposure and the confidence to pursue his goals in the MELE program. Matt shares that the scholarship confirms he is on the right path toward a career he loves. On behalf of his class, he thanks Metallica, noting that they have all prospered through the experience and jokingly adds he’s ready to audition for the band anytime.
William Nicolas
For William Nicolas, becoming a Metallica Scholar is “surreal,” as the band has always been his inspiration. Coming from a disadvantaged background, William is grateful for the opportunity to earn money while studying his passion. Now in his first year of the MELE program, he views the experience as “the biggest gift on Earth.” His advice to others is simple: if you love music, pursue it to find new ways to communicate.
