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Vax-2-School Program: Deadline to enter second drawing is Sunday

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Posted at 1:13 PM, Nov 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-27 13:13:02-05

Ohioans ages 5 to 25 who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have less than one day left to register for the “Vax-2-School” Program drawing.

The deadline is Sunday, Nov. 28, at 11:59 p.m.

Click here to register.

Ohioans who register have the chance to win one of 75 $10,000 scholarships, or one of five $100,000 grand prize scholarships.

The deadline to enter for the grand prize drawing is Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

The Ohio Vax-2-School prize scholarships, awarded in Ohio 529 College Advantage plans, can be used at the Ohio college, university, technical/trade school, or career program of the winner’s choice.

If you are not yet vaccinated and want to be eligible for the scholarship, there are clinics across the state offering appointments and walk-ins to receive a vaccine. Click here to schedule a vaccination appointment.

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