Metallica Scholars Initiative is partnering with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for the second consecutive year, granting $50,000 in scholarships to make college possible for students pursuing high-wage careers.
Students with qualifying financial need will receive up to $1,000 in scholarships towards programs in high-demand sectors of manufacturing, health care, human services, construction, IT, and transportation. Students mayapply now.
“Being named a Metallica Scholar means additional financial support for our students. It’s also a testament to our shared commitment to build a thriving workforce in high-wage, high-demand career fields,” said Kristen Raney, NWTC president.
MSI had 18 colleges join the roster this year and now has a presence across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam. It will grant a total of $2.6 million.
James Hetfield, Metallica’s lead vocalist and guitarist, said, “When we launched the Metallica Scholars Initiative, it really spoke to me. A collective goal of breaking the stigma of trade skills. Trade skills are vital to society, and what’s even more important is to support the many folks who are trying to create a career by learning and using these skills. I am so proud – we all are – to see how this program is changing lives by providing much-needed resources to empower students, and it’s great that we’re able to make our biggest grant yet to support these students and the future workforce.”
By the end of year six, MSI estimates that it will have helped more than 8,000 students with a wide range of backgrounds and ages gain skills to assist in finding jobs and careers. Metallica Scholars are often considered non-traditional students.
For a complete list of all 60 colleges currently supported by AWMH, visit allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars.
To learn more about NWTC’s scholarship or how to apply, visit nwtc.edu/scholarships.
