Georgia Northwestern Technical College is now accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term under a new state scholarship designed to help disabled veterans continue their education.

The Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship, or DVSS, was created to assist U.S. military veterans with service-connected disabilities as they pursue technical education in Georgia. Funded through voluntary donations made on state income tax returns, the scholarship is administered by the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation.

College officials say the scholarship is intended to help cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition, required supplies, tools, books, safety equipment, and other education-related expenses.

Josh Hickman, Military-Connected Services coordinator at GNTC, said the new scholarship will open more doors for veterans working to continue their education and training.

To qualify, applicants must be U.S. military veterans, not dependents, and must be enrolled in a credit-bearing degree, diploma, or technical certificate program. Students may attend either full-time or part-time, but they must also provide documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showing a service-connected disability rating.

Veterans with a disability rating of 0 to 50 percent may qualify for up to $500 per term, with a yearly maximum of $1,500. Veterans with a disability rating of 60 to 100 percent may receive up to $1,000 per term, capped at $3,000 annually.

GNTC is encouraging eligible veterans to apply before the April 30 deadline. More information and application details are available through the college’s scholarship portal. Veterans can also contact Josh Hickman at jhickman@gntc.edu or call 706-516-5137 for assistance.