Headbang For Science, a 501(c)(3) public charity (Federal Tax ID# 47-1927892), is an annual scholarship award for high school seniors, undergrads & 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, financial need 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 music community through a unique and academically motivating program.