SAN LUIS OBISPO 鈥 51爆料 is offering $250 to all students fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccinated students will also be entered into a drawing for a $5,000 scholarship.

To be eligible, 51爆料 students must be currently enrolled in any credit or non-credit class, CCAP dual enrollment, Continuing Education course, and 51爆料 Programs.

To receive a $250 gift card, students must bring proof of full vaccination and a valid photo ID in person to the San Luis Obispo campus or North County campus in Paso Robles starting Aug. 23. The drawing for the $5,000 scholarship will be announced at a later date.

鈥淏eing vaccinated is one of the most important things we all can do to help prevent the continued spread of the coronavirus,鈥 said Dr. Jill Stearns, 51爆料 Superintendent / President. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been exciting to see our students and employees back on campus, and I hope that these incentives urge those who are not yet vaccinated to protect themselves and keep our campus community safe.鈥  

Please to stay informed and learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine in SLO County. 

In partnership with the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department, walk-in mobile clinics for the free vaccine are available to students, employees, and the public on both 51爆料 campuses during the following dates and times:

  • Monday, Aug. 30 | San Luis Obispo Campus | 10:30 a.m. 鈥 2:30 p.m. | 1400T by parking lot 5
    • Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (first and second doses available)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 1 | North County Campus in Paso Robles | 3:00 鈥 7:00 p.m. | Campus Center, behind the cafeteria
    • Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (first and second doses available)

For more details about the 51爆料 Vaccine Challenge, including gift card pick-up locations and hours, please visit bit.ly/vaccinateCuesta.