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The Metallica Scholars Initiative

Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica and is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. AWMH funds the Metallica Scholars Initiative in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges to provide direct support to those pursuing a technical education degree at various community colleges across the country, including TSTC in Sweetwater.

Become a Metallica Scholar!

Scholarship Details

The Metallica Scholarship is available for new students in our Sweetwater campus enrolled in select programs.
Scholarships will be need-based and will be awarded until funds run out.
TSTC in Sweetwater will provide additional resources to Metallica Scholars, with assistance and support from the Advocacy & Resource Center.
Scholars will meet with a Workforce/Continuing Education advisor for enrollment and career assistance.

Eligible Programs

Automotive Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Welding Technology
Wind Energy Technology

Scholar Qualifications

Applicants will be considered if they are registered or are willing to register for an approved program.

Apply to be a Metallica Scholar

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The Story Behind AWMH

Metallica Scholars News

April 4, 2024

TSTC Metallica Scholar thankful for help during time of need

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – “It was a blessing.” That is how Jackie Norman, a Texas State Technical College Metallica Scholar and Automotive Technology student, described his feelings after several people stepped up to offer financial assistance. Earlier this year, the engine on Norman’s pickup truck blew out, and he thought it would be a quick and...

March 18, 2024

Welding comes naturally for TSTC Metallica Scholar

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – Welding has been in Jacob Dannar’s family for generations. It was only natural for him to continue the tradition. “I remember my grandfather working in a welding shop in Nebraska,” said the Texas State Technical College Metallica Scholar and current Welding Technology student. Being able to learn additional techniques, both as a...

February 19, 2024

Metallica scholar sees confidence grow while in TSTC lab

(SWEETWATER, Texas) – Cole Purcell’s confidence has grown while working on diesel engines in the Texas State Technical College lab. The Wink native is studying for a certificate of completion in Diesel Equipment Technology with the goal of working in the West Texas oil fields. “I was raised around the oil fields, and I knew...

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