D.L. Evans Bank has announced the winners of its 2026 Education Pays Program, awarding laptops to nine students across Idaho and northern Utah as part of an ongoing commitment to educational advancement in the region.
Among the recipients were Brynlee Balls from the Magic Valley area and Jackcobi Christiansen from the Burley-Rupert region, both earning recognition for their academic achievements during the program year.
How the Program Works
The Education Pays initiative is designed to reward scholastic performance among middle and high school students. Eligible students in grades 5 through 12 can enter the competition by visiting the bank’s website at www.dlevans.com/students and submitting their report cards. The program awards one laptop entry for each “A” grade a student earns in a core class, creating multiple opportunities for high-achieving learners to qualify.
The bank’s approach ties financial rewards directly to classroom success, incentivizing students to maintain strong grades across fundamental academic subjects. By offering technology that supports continued learning, the program addresses a practical need for many households while celebrating educational milestones.
Supporting Students and Families
The Education Pays Program reflects the financial institution’s investment in the communities it serves. Laptop technology has become increasingly central to modern education, enabling students to access online learning resources, complete assignments, and develop digital literacy skills essential for college and career readiness.
For families in southern Idaho and the surrounding region, such initiatives can meaningfully reduce the financial barriers to technology access, which remains an important equity consideration in rural and smaller urban areas.
D.L. Evans Bank operates across Idaho and Utah, with a significant presence throughout the Magic Valley and surrounding counties. The bank’s community engagement efforts include sponsorships, educational partnerships, and programs aimed at supporting local economic development and student achievement.
What Comes Next
Students and families interested in participating in next year’s Education Pays Program should monitor the bank’s website and community announcements for enrollment details when the 2027 cycle opens. The program will continue to operate on the same framework: eligible students from grades 5 through 12 can submit report cards and earn laptop entries based on core class “A” grades.
Parents and educators in Twin Falls County, Burley, and surrounding areas are encouraged to discuss the program with their students as motivation for academic excellence heading into the new school year.