Latest VaxMillions Prize Goes To Reading Student

READING, MA — A middle school student from Reading is the third winner of the VaxMillions scholarship grant.

Lilla Eliet, a rising eighth-grader at Coolidge Middle School, will receive a $300,000 college scholarship. Eliet is a member of the Coolidge Science Olympiad team and is interested in studying science and technology in college.

"She hopes to have a career in the field of medicine," Gov. Charlie Baker's office said in a statement. "Lilla received the vaccine as soon as she was eligible in order to protect herself and others."

Leo Costinos, of Attleboro, was announced as the third million-dollar winner in the VaxMillions giveaway. Costinos, a controller at a financial firm, plans to use his winnings to support his children's college plans.

Fully vaccinated residents ages 18 and older are eligible to enter to win one of two remaining $1 million cash prizes. Residents between 12-17 years of age who are fully vaccinated may enter for the chance to win one of two remaining $300,000 scholarship grants.

Click here for more information about registering for the VaxMillions giveaway.