The state of Kentucky, on Friday, announced incentives for those getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement, which came through Governor Andy Beshear, entailed a chance of winning $1 million and scholarships for students.

The rewards include 15 full-ride scholarships for vaccinated Kentucky residents between the age of 12 and 17. On the other hand, three people above the age of 18, who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, will receive millions.

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The scholarships will be applicable for public universities or colleges and technical schools in the commonwealth.

Those who are eligible for the 18+ prize pool will need to get inoculated with at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or could simply get the single dose Johnson & Johnson jab.

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The Governor described the chance to become a millionaire as “truly life-changing” and said the sum can open up “untold possibilities and opportunities”, reported Cincinatti.com. 

The programme, which is being dubbed as ‘Shot at a Million’, is expected to yield a substantial increase in the vaccination rates of Kentucky, according to Governor Beshear.