Bigger, Better Prizes for Military Students as ‘You Made the Grade’ Gets an Upgrade
If the Exchange’s You Made the Grade program were a student, it would be graduating college this year.
The academic achievement program for military kids is kicking off its 22nd year—and the Store Operations team is bringing a fresh approach with bigger and better prizes.
“You Made the Grade is one of the Exchange’s most popular initiatives, and, after more than two decades, it’s time to give the program a little makeover,” said Store Communications & Support Manager Jet Martin. “We’re excited to offer larger rewards to celebrate military students’ hard work.”
Previously, students who maintained a B average or above could bring their report cards to the Exchange for a $5 gift card every grading period. Starting this fall, students with straight A’s will receive a $20 gift card, and students with a B average will receive a $10 gift card. All students with at least a B average will also receive an Exchange coupon sheet that includes coupons for Exchange main stores, restaurants, Expresses and mall vendors.
The Store Operations team also worked to find vendor support for the program, with American Greetings serving as the sponsor for the 2022-2023 academic year.
“The Exchange knows that things like parent deployment and frequent moves can add extra challenges to military students’ academic journeys,” Martin said. “You Made the Grade helps give them a little extra incentive and encouragement to keep pursuing their educational goals.”
The sweepstakes part of the You Made the Grade program will remain the same. Students can still enter the twice-a-year You Made the Grade sweepstakes for a chance at a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 gift cards.
Read about the most recent sweepstakes grand-prize winner here.
Can kids or grandkids of employee’s that are military be able to enter this program. Example I have 4 grandkids 2 in high school and 2 in elementary. The high schoolers dad is active air force. My son is a vet with the little ones.