MASS. - The Bay State is offering a big, new incentive in a push to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.

Governor Charlie Baker and state treasurer Deb Goldberg announced the Vax Millions giveaway on Tuesday.

The state will award five $1 million prizes to residents ages 18 and older who are fully vaccinated.

There will also be five $300,000 college scholarships available to 12 to 17-year olds who are fully vaccinated.

Governor Baker says similar programs have helped boost vaccination numbers in other states. 

"So if you've been sitting on the sidelines and thinking about getting vaccinated, but for whatever reason haven’t. Here’s another reason for you to come forward, protect yourself, your friends, your coworkers and your neighbors by getting vaccinated here in the Commonwealth,” Gov. Baker said at Tuesday's press conference. “The vaccine is free and it now could be your ticket to winning one million dollars."

Fully vaccinated state residents can enter to win beginning on July 1. The drawings will begin at the end of July.