Become a Metallica Scholar
Build Career Skills with Support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative!
Explore opportunities for 2026–27:
- Apply for scholarship support while pursuing an eligible certificate.
- Develop hands-on skills in CNC Machining, Electric Vehicle Technology, or Additive Manufacturing.
- Prepare for career opportunities in manufacturing and automotive technology.
Students at any stage – new, returning or currently enrolled – are welcome to apply!
CNC Machinist Certificate
EV Technician Certificate
3D Design and Production Certificate
Required Courses
Complete these courses to earn a certificate as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist
- DMT 80
- DMT 84A
- DMT 84B
- DMT 90
Program Information
The Design and Manufacturing Technologies program at De Anza has been preparing students for highly paid, highly skilled work in Silicon Valley since 1967.
- You get hands-on experience using the latest equipment to perform essential manufacturing processes
- Classes are small – so individual help is readily available
Required Courses
Complete ONE of these course sequences to earn a certificate as an Autonomous/Electric Vehicle Technician
- Level 1: AUTO 60, AUTO 61B, AUTO 62A, CIS 18A, CIS 40*
- Level 1 (for students in Auto Tech Day Program): AUTO 91A, AUTO 92A, AUTO 92B, AUTO 99A, CIS 18A, CIS 40*
- Level 2: AUTO 66, AUTO 67A, AUTO 67B, CIS 69B, CIS 108*
*FREE tutoring is available for CIS classes
Program Information
De Anza's Automotive Technology Department partnered with a leading maker of autonomous and electric vehicles to create the Autonomous/Electric Vehicle Technician program.
- The program combines coursework in Automotive Technology (AUTO) as well as Computer Science (CIS) to give you the cutting-edge skills to work on such vehicles
Required Courses
Earn the Certificate of Achievement in Additive Manufacturing Technology: 3D Design and Production.
Required core courses — 17 units:
- DMT 53: Introduction to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
- DMT 54: 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing: Applications and Practice
- DMT 56: 3D Printing for AM Support Technicians and Operators
- DMT 57: Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
Plus 4 units from the certificate’s approved List A electives. Link to the current catalog requirements and program map.
Program Information
Build hands-on skills in 3D design, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping. Learn about 3D printing materials, equipment operation, and design considerations while preparing for opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
Here’s How It Works
If you are granted the scholarship
- You agree to pursue a certificate in one of the sequences listed above, by taking all required courses in three consecutive quarters (one academic year)
- To be considered for additional scholarship support, students must complete the required courses for the previous quarter and enroll in required courses for the next quarter. Additional awards remain subject to available funding and program requirements.
- Scholarships are available to selected students in eligible certificate programs. Award amounts and payment schedules may vary based on available funding and program requirements. Applying does not guarantee an award, and receiving a scholarship does not guarantee funding in subsequent quarters. Selected students will receive details about their award and any requirements before payment.
Remember to follow the important steps listed below
Scholarships are funded by the Metallica Scholars Initiative, a collaboration between All Within My Hands, which is the nonprofit philanthropic organization created by Metallica's members and management, and the American Association of Community Colleges. The initiative supports career technical education at dozens of community colleges around the country. De Anza is proud to be one of those colleges!
Follow These Steps
- Apply for the scholarship
- Check the class schedule – see which of the required courses are offered this fall
- Don't wait: Register now for your fall courses!
(You can drop courses and get a full refund, through the second week of the quarter.)
About the Metallica Scholars Initiative
“I could not be any prouder of our Metallica Scholars. We know that our country needs millions of skilled tradespeople, and it warms my heart to know that our Foundation’s efforts are making a positive
impact and putting hard-working people on the path to careers in the trades.”
– Robert Trujillo, Metallica band member
All Within My Hands
All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a nonprofit, 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. Learn more at AllWithinMyHands.org
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. AACC’s member colleges provide an on-ramp to degree attainment, skilled careers and family-supporting wages. Learn more at aacc.nche.edu