KALAMAZOO, Mich.– Advia Credit Union has pledged $30,000 in the form of $1,000 scholarships to the Youth Scholarships Program for high school seniors who exhibit academic achievement, leadership skills, and commitment to community. Applications are being accepted through March 31.
In addition, Advia has launched a new scholarship program designed specifically for Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation students currently enrolled or recently accepted into the program. The scholarship, called the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award, is in the amount of $5,000 and will be awarded to two students.
“We are pleased to not only bring back our annual youth scholarships, but to also introduce the new Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award,” said Nancy Loftis, Advia’s VP of marketing and public relations. The Soar Higher Award is in honor of Advia’s former president and CEO, Cheryl DeBoer, who recently retired. DeBoer’s career included more than 18 years with Advia and 40 years within the credit union industry.
Advia said it created the award to celebrate DeBoer’s passion for aviation and her illustrious credit union career.
“We’re very excited to honor Cheryl and to help contribute to the liftoff of other future leaders through this prestigious award," said Loftis.