Many businesses across the United States offer rewards to students for their academic achievements. These programs, often promoted by restaurants, banks, and insurance companies, provide free products, discounts, and cash incentives to students who present good grades on their report cards. Because participation often varies by location or franchise, students and parents are generally advised to confirm availability with local providers before attempting to redeem these offers. The following guide details the verified freebies and rewards currently available based on recent reports.
Restaurant and Food Rewards
A significant number of restaurant chains offer free food items to students who demonstrate good academic performance. These offers typically require the student to present a current report card showing specific letter grades.
Pizza and Casual Dining
Pizza Hut offers a well-known reward program for students in elementary and middle school. Students who achieve three A’s or the equivalent can receive a Personal Pan Pizza and a small soft drink or carton of milk. This offer is valid for dine-in only, and the student must be present with the original report card. This program is available at participating locations.
Peter Piper Pizza provides a free 7-inch, one-topping pizza to students with good grades. This offer is available at locations in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Mexico. Participation varies by location, so contacting the local restaurant is recommended.
Applebee’s participates in the "A is for Applebee’s" program. Teachers distribute award cards to students aged 12 and under who excel in academics or other teacher-defined areas. These cards can be redeemed for a free kid’s meal. The program is designed to encourage young learners, and the reward is valued at approximately $5.99. The cards are distributed at the discretion of teachers or libraries.
Qdoba offers a free kids meal for students earning A’s on their report cards. As with other offers, participation depends on the specific location.
Amazing Jakes, located in Plano, Texas, offers free game play credits based on grades. Students receive $1 for each A and $0.50 for each B.
Ice Cream and Treats
Several ice cream and dessert chains reward good grades with sweet treats.
- Baskin-Robbins: Students can get a free scoop of ice cream for good grades. Availability should be checked with the local store.
- Bob Evans: Select locations offer a free treat, such as a scoop of ice cream, for students earning all A’s.
- Cold Stone Creamery: A good report card may earn a free scoop of ice cream at participating locations.
- Krispy Kreme: Students can receive a free Original Glazed doughnut for each A on their report card, up to six doughnuts. This offer is available for elementary through high school students.
- Burger King: At select locations, students can get one free hamburger or ice cream cone for good grades.
- Cheryl’s Cookies: Students can get up to three free cookies for earning A’s.
Financial Incentives and Discounts
Beyond food, banks and insurance companies often provide financial rewards to students with good grades. These generally come in the form of cash bonuses or premium discounts.
Banking and Insurance
Banks frequently pay cash for good report cards, with amounts reaching up to $10 per report card. Some specific institutions mentioned include First Southern National Bank. Students are encouraged to check with their local bank or credit union for specific programs.
Insurance Companies offer "good student" discounts to full-time students. The specific requirements and savings amounts vary by provider.
- Allstate: Offers a Smart Student Discount for full-time students with good grades. The specific criteria for "good grades" and the discount amount are not specified in the source material and require inquiry with a personal agent.
- Amica: Provides a form that can be filled out to request a good grade discount.
- Farmer's Insurance: Has a promo for full-time high school or college students under age 25 who qualify with good grades.
Educational Apps and Other Programs
Kudzoo App is a free application available for middle school and college students. By using the app, students can build "Kudzoo cash" which can be used at various locations, including restaurants and concert venues.
BOOK IT! Program is a separate initiative focused on reading accomplishments. Open to students from kindergarten through sixth grade, this program rewards students for meeting reading goals with free personal pan pizzas throughout the year. Participation requires enrollment in the program and verification with the local restaurant.
Conclusion
The landscape of report card freebies and student rewards is diverse, ranging from immediate gratification in the form of free meals and snacks to long-term financial benefits through insurance discounts and bank bonuses. While national chains like Pizza Hut and Krispy Kreme are frequently cited, many offers are subject to the discretion of local franchise owners. Consequently, verifying participation with local branches remains a necessary step for successfully redeeming these rewards.