Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) - All Within My Hands Foundation Grant

Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI)

Funder: All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH), created by Metallica

Geographic Scope: National program operating in 75 colleges across all 50 states and Guam

Award Amount: $50,000 grant to Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) for 2025-2026 (second consecutive year)

Focus Areas:

Skilled trades programs including:

- Aviation Technology
- Massage Therapy
- Culinary Arts
- Welding
- Manufacturing programs
- Various other workforce education fields

Program Purpose: Support workforce education and create sustainable communities

What Funding Covers: Financial assistance to students to offset costs of:

Specialized equipment

Materials

Protective gear

Other degree-specific equipment

Eligibility:

Students enrolled in skilled trades programs at New Hampshire's seven community colleges

Approximately 90 students supported in fall 2025

Geographic Coverage: CCSNH is the only institution in New Hampshire to receive this funding

Background:

AWMH founded in 2017 by members and management of Metallica

100% of donations go directly to supported organizations

Seventh year of MSI program (as of 2025)

Largest grant to date announced, totaling approximately $3 million across 75 colleges

Expected to support approximately 10,000 students nationally

Program launched in 2019 with 10 colleges, now expanded significantly

Also supports fight against hunger and disaster relief efforts

Contact: allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars