Who Can Apply:
- Headbang For Science, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is an annual scholarship award for Heavy Metal loving high school seniors, undergrads, and grad students who are pursuing a career in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.
- It’s the first scholarship foundation to directly provide financial aid to “Metalheads,” and was founded by SiriusXM curator/host and former Pharmacy grad student Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin in 2021.
- This year, a total of $33K will go to three “far beyond driven” students, who have excellent grades, and a deep passion for Heavy Metal music. The board of directors includes a Grammy award-winning artist, the biggest rock fest promoter, and other music/medical industry leaders all wanting to give back to the Heavy Metal music community through a unique and academically motivating program.
- Any high school senior, four-year undergraduate student, or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in healthcare or physical sciences may apply – BUT ONLY IF YOU LOVE HEAVY METAL. Do not apply if you sort of like it, or your Dad used to listen to it when you were younger. You will not win this scholarship award if you are not a full-on nerdy headbanger.
- Applicants must have 3.0 GPAs or higher, but students with higher GPAs are preferred.
Submission: In 666 words or less please incorporate the following questions in your essay.
Also, please also submit a 1-2 minute video sharing what Heavy Metal music means to you.
1. What are your academic and professional goals?
2. Why do you need this scholarship?
3. Why do you love Heavy Metal, who are some of your favorite bands, and what’s your favorite Metal concert experience?
Deadline: June 27, 2026
Amount: $11,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/headbang-for-science/
