Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced a new vaccine incentive program for Minnesotans aged 12–17 in an effort to get them fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The “Kids Deserve a Shot” vaccine incentive program will reward a $200 Visa gift card to 12–17-year-olds who start and complete their vaccine series between Oct. 18 and Nov. 30. In order to be eligible, they must receive their first dose between Oct. 18 and Nov. 9 and receive their second dose by the end of November. It will also offer those who have completed their vaccination shots a chance at winning one of five $100,000 scholarships to attend any public or private non-profit higher educational institution in the state of Minnesota. The scholarship is available for all Minnesotans aged 12 to 17 who have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series at any point. Minnesotans who enter the $100,000 Minnesota College Scholarship Drawings will also be entered to win other “fun Minnesota experiences.” The five drawings will be …