“Ian’s Pays for A’s award is a testament to his work ethic,” Christensen said. “Through this program, we can inspire students to work hard in school and pursue academic excellence.”

Pays for A’s rewards students who put in the effort to make their grades count. Moore was entered into the drawing by bringing his report card to Zions Bank. He was paid $1 for each “A” and received an entry into the fall scholarship drawing. Of 1,800 entries, 18 students throughout Idaho and Utah were randomly selected as winners of their respective regions.

For nearly two decades, Pays for A’s has rewarded thousands of students across Idaho and Utah for earning great grades. Students ages 12 to 18 can participate by bringing their most current term-end report card into any Zions Bank location. Students do not need a Zions Bank account to participate. They’ll receive $1 per “A” deposited into their savings account, or 50 cents per “A” if they opt for cash. For each “A” on their report cards, students are also entered into a drawing to win one of 18 regional scholarship prizes, each worth $500, and one statewide grand prize of $1,000.

For more information, visit www.zionsbank.com/pays4as.

About Zions Bank

Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC, operates 25 branches in Idaho and 96 branches in Utah and Wyoming. In addition to offering a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions Bank is also a leader in small business lending. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of the Intermountain West for 150 years. Additional information is available at www.zionsbank.com.