Mavericks,

Remember that this challenge closes on Monday, August 9, so be sure to submit your vaccine records by that day. See helpful facts and resources on COVID-19 vaccines by visiting medaille.edu/covidvaccine.

Let’s crush the COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge together, make our campus community safe and healthy, and earn some cash along the way!
Medaille students can unlock up to $30,000 in awards by submitting COVID-19 vaccine records by August 9. The more students who participate, the more $500 awards will be unlocked. And, if we reach the 70% mark, it will unlock a bonus $2,500 award from the Medaille Student Government Association (SGA)!
  • 10% vaccinated = $5,000, (10) $500 awards

  • 20% vaccinated = $7,500, (15) $500 awards

  • 30% vaccinated = $10,000, (20) $500 awards

  • 40% vaccinated = $12,500, (25) $500 awards

  • 50% vaccinated = $15,000, (30) $500 awards

  • 60% vaccinated = $17,500, (35) $500 awards

  • 70% vaccinated = $22,500, (40) $500 awards plus $2,500 bonus award from SGA

  • 80% vaccinated = $25,000, (45) $500 awards plus $2,500 bonus award from SGA

  • 90% vaccinated = $27,500, (50) $500 awards plus $2,500 bonus award from SGA

  • 100% vaccinated = $30,000, (55) $500 awards plus $2,500 bonus award from SGA
All new and returning undergraduate, graduate and online students are eligible to participate in the award drawing, as long as you are vaccinated and are registered and attending classes this fall.

Here’s how you can participate:

  • Get the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Info on how to make a vaccine appointment can be found on the NY State Department of Health website or by googling “Where can I get a COVID vaccine in my area?” to see local pharmacy, chain store and other locations.


  • If you are only partially vaccinated by this date (have only received one dose of a two-dose shot), you are still eligible and should still submit your vaccine progress.

  • If you have already completed this verification form, you do not need to submit it again. 

  • Attend classes this fall semester. 
The $500 awards will be randomly selected in a drawing comprised of all student participants, and they will be disbursed through the Student Accounts Office after the add/drop deadline for the fall 2021 semester.

We can do this together! We can keep our campus community safe and enjoy an academic year with a full range of student activities.

Thank you for doing your part!
Amy M DeKay, MS
Vice President for Student Development
Shy Ott
SGA President
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