Gwinnett Tech offers scholarships through the Gwinnett Tech Foundation, various businesses and civic-sponsored scholarships, and the Georgia HOPE Scholarship and Grant.
D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. Veterans Fund
With a generous donation from the Hudgens family, Gwinnett Tech also offers the D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. Veterans Fund. The Hudgens Fund is for veteran students, spouses and dependents who maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for assistance provided by the D. Scott Hudgens Jr. Veterans Fund, a student MUST:
Receipts of purchases must be submitted at the time of the reimbursement request
- Priority One Veterans who are still eligible for VA Educational benefits
- Copy of DD214 required/must be honorably discharged
- Priority Two Veterans whose eligibility for Veterans Educational Benefits have expired
- Copy of DD214 required/must be honorably discharged
- Priority Three Spouse and dependents of veterans
- Need-based applicants will be given priority
- Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or must obtain a 2.5 GPA in their first semester of attendance. All recipients must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Must submit a copy of the previous year’s tax return
- Must submit a written essay requesting funds
- “D. Scott Hudgens’ Veterans Fund will help me achieve my educational goals because…”
- Maximum 500 words
- Priority given to students on track toward graduation
- Program supplies must be purchased and requests for reimbursements submitted to the Gwinnett Tech Foundation office
- Receipts of purchases must be submitted at the time of the reimbursement request
Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship (DVSS)
The Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship (DVSS) provides financial assistance to eligible disabled veterans enrolled in Georgia’s technical colleges. Funded through voluntary state income tax return donations, DVSS helps cover tuition, required supplies, transportation, and other educational expenses, reducing financial barriers and supporting veterans as they pursue training and career advancement.
The Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship was created to support U.S. military veterans with service-connected disabilities as they pursue technical education in Georgia. Administered by the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation, DVSS helps veterans focus on completing their programs and preparing for high-demand careers by addressing the full cost of attendance, not just tuition.
Scholarship funding is made possible through voluntary contributions on Georgia income tax returns, reflecting the state’s ongoing commitment to those who have served.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a U.S. military veteran (not a dependent)
- Be enrolled in a credit-bearing Technical Certificate, Diploma, or Degree program
- Attend full-time or part-time
- Provide valid VA documentation showing a service-connected disability rating
Please contact VA@GwinnettTech.edu and put DVSS in the subject line.
Selection: A committee will be established to select and notify the fund recipient.
Termination: If participant drops all courses or fails to attend or does not abide by government or college rules, they forfeit the award. However, they are eligible to apply for the assistance for the following year. (Exception will be if they are called to active duty or recalled/relocated due to military requirement)
Award: Funding will provide assistance for tuition, fees, books, program supplies, childcare, and living expenses. Payments will be provided each semester. Participants are eligible to apply for a second year. For more information, contact the Veterans Affairs office at 678-226-6343.
Deadlines: One week prior to fee payment deadline
For more information about financial aid options, visit the Gwinnett Tech Financial Aid page.