New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the first 10 winners of the state’s SUNY/CUNY scholarship incentive
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New York City — One week ago, the governor Cuomo announced a new vaccine incentive for young New Yorker citizens aged 12 to 17-years old. Those in that age group who are vaccinated, or will be getting vaccinated through July, can enter a pool to win a full four-year scholarship to any SUNY or CUNY school.
On Wednesday, the governor announced the first 10 winners of that scholarship incentive. Two of the winners are based in the Rochester region: Jack Lucchesi of Victor and Chase French of Penfield.
“This is about a $100,000 value, this scholarship,” Gov. Cuomo said. “So congratulations to them, and congratulations to their parents. Funding college is a nightmare to families all across America. For the students it’s great, but for the parents it’s also great that they know this is something that they’re not going to have to worry about — so congratulations to all of them.”
According to the governor 12 to 17-year-olds who have already been vaccinated will still be eligible for the scholarship drawing, with winners being announced through July.
In order to increase vaccination interest, the state has offered other incentives as well, including a lottery entry for $5 million, baseball tickets, two-day passes to state parks and an admission pass for the Saratoga Race Course.
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