Power Up and Rock I.T.!
Aiken Technical College is excited to be among 60 colleges selected nationwide to participate in the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative for 2024-2025 year.
Through the initiative’s grant funding, Aiken Tech prepares area residents for career opportunities in information and computer technology roles by providing the educational opportunities needed to succeed.
Eligible programs include:
Selected students will receive a scholarship and the opportunity to participate in special Metallica Scholars events on campus.
Aiken Tech became a MSI institution during the 2023-2024 year, becoming the first college in South Carolina selected for the opportunity. During the initial year, Aiken Tech was able to support over 100 students by providing scholarship funding for those enrolled in the college’s CompTIA’s A+, Network+, and Security+ courses and covering industry certification exam costs for computer technology students.
We look forward to continuing to help the CSRA power up and rock I.T.!
Who qualifies to be a Metallica Scholar at Aiken Tech?
To be considered for this opportunity, the individual must be enrolled in one of the above eligible programs. Interested in enrolling? Please visit the below pages for enrollment info for the respective program(s):
How do I apply for a scholarship? What does it cover?
No application is needed for the scholarship. By enrolling in one of the eligible programs, you will automatically considered for a scholarship.
Scholarships are available for the following uses:
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Cover industry certification costs for eligible academic computer technology students
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Cover tuition costs for eligible students enrolling in CompTIA’s A+, Network+, or Security+ courses
Those granted a scholarship will be notified.
About the Metallica Scholars Initiative
Metallica’s Foundation, All Within My Hands, partnered with the American Association of Community Colleges in December 2018 to create a major workforce education initiative called “Metallica Scholars.” MSI provides direct support to community colleges to enhance their career and technical education programs. These programs provide skills and services to students looking to enter a traditional trade or other applied learning program. The Metallica Scholars Initiative began with ten schools in 2019 and currently includes 42 community colleges in 33 states across the U.S.
Aiken Technical College became the first South Carolina college selected to participate in the initiative during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Participating in the initiative allows Aiken Tech to support dual enrollment students in its cybersecurity networking pathway, students enrolled in its academic computer technology programs, and those pursuing specialized CompTIA certifications in I.T. through the college’s continuing education courses.