Apply to join the Metallica Scholars Program by September 11th, 2026.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive scholarships to transform the future of career and technical students in the community through the Metallica Scholars Initiative. Students can apply for a one time $900 for to be applied to the Fall 2026 semester for the Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, students must have submitted:
- Application for Admission and been accepted to MGCCC
- High School and/or Community College Transcripts*
- FAFSA data* (MGCCC code 002417)
- * Submitted with admission requirements to the Office of Admissions
Application
Complete the online application by September 11, 2026, to be considered.
Apply for Metallica Scholars Initiative
About All Within My Hands (AWMH)
Established in 2017, All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a non-profit, philanthropic organization conceived by the members and management of Metallica and dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. Metallica covers all administrative costs, so 100% of donations go directly to the organizations supported by the Foundation. To date, All Within My Hands has provided grants of $19M to career and technical education programs through its Metallica Scholars Initiative, $8.8M to combat food insecurity, and $6.2M to disaster relief and other critical local services worldwide. Visit AllWithinMyHands.org to learn more.
About American Association of Community Colleges
As the voice of the nation’s community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) delivers educational and economic opportunity for more than 10 million diverse students in search of the American Dream. Uniquely dedicated to access and success for all students, AACC’s member colleges provide an on-ramp to degree attainment, skilled careers, and family-supporting wages. Located in Washington, D.C., AACC advocates for these not-for profit, public-serving institutions to ensure they have the resources and support they need to deliver on the mission of increasing economic mobility for all. www.aacc.nche.edu