Brooklyn teen among newest winners of NY's vaccine scholarship incentive

A teen from Brooklyn is one of the 10 winners announced in the third week of New York's "Get a Shot to Make Your Future" vaccine campaign.

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Jun 17, 2021, 3:39 PM

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Updated 1,287 days ago

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A teen from Brooklyn is one of the 10 winners announced in the third week of New York's "Get a Shot to Make Your Future" vaccine campaign.

Niaja Land, of Brooklyn, has won a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school. The scholarship covers tuition as well as room and board.

The incentive is being offered to those ages 12-17 who sign up for the raffle online after getting their first vaccine shot.

A total of 50 winners will be announced. Thirty have been awarded thus far.

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