COVID-19 vaccinated? Get a shot at a Harper College scholarship

Harper College’s commitment to protecting the community will continue in a big way next week with a COVID-19 vaccine clinic and a chance to win one of up to 10 scholarships for an entire year of tuition, fees and books.

The scholarship drawing is open to ANY individual (including community members) who receives at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on or before July 14, 2021. Enter online here. For those not yet vaccinated, Harper is holding a pop-up clinic from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center (Building M) on Harper's campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.

"Encouraging as many people as possible to get vaccinated and enhancing accessibility to vaccines through on-campus clinics underscore our continued commitment to health and safety," said Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College. "Getting vaccinated is one of the most critical things we can do to save lives, get closer to the end of the pandemic and help rebuild our vibrant campus community."

Each one-year scholarship to be awarded covers tuition for up to 30 credit hours, fees and books. It is valid for the fall 2021, spring 2022 and summer 2022 terms.

In addition, the first 200 Harper students who get vaccinated at the July 14 on-campus clinic will automatically receive a $100 HarperStore (bookstore) gift card and a $50 Sodexo (campus dining) gift card.

The July 14 vaccine clinic – the second pop-up clinic that Harper has held in partnership with Cook County Government, Cook County Health and Cook County Department of Public Health – is open to all students, employees and community members, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

Walk-ins are welcome. If you prefer to make an appointment, visit Cook County Health or call 312.864.0591.

The Pfizer (for ages 12 and older) and Johnson & Johnson (for ages 18 and older) vaccines will be offered. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Recipients of the Pfizer vaccine will receive additional information about a second dose.

Not Yet Vaccinated?

What: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

When: July 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Building M gym, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine

Who: Open to all students, employees and community members ages 12 and older

How: Walk-ins are encouraged or make an appointment online or by calling 312.864.0591

After receiving your vaccine, enter the scholarship drawing online (by 9 a.m. CT July 15). In addition, the first 200 Harper students will receive a $100 bookstore gift card and $50 campus dining gift card.

COVID-19 Vaccinated?

Enter Harper College's drawing for a one-year scholarship for tuition, fees and books. Open to anyone who receives COVID-19 vaccine (at least first dose) on or before July 14, 2021.

Scholarship Drawing Rules:

• Open to all individuals who receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination on or before July 14, 2021.
• Participants must enter the online drawing by 9 a.m. (CT) July 15, 2021.
• Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded.
• Scholarship covers tuition for up to 30 credit hours, fees and books (provided by the Harper College bookstore)
• Scholarship is valid for fall 2021 semester, spring 2022 semester and summer 2022 session.
• Non-transferrable, no monetary value.
• One entry per person.
• Winners will be notified by August 1, 2021 by phone and/or email.
• Winners must provide proof of vaccination.