BATTLE CREEK, Mich.– Advia Credit Union has named this year’s recipients of the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award and Youth Scholarships.
In total, 30 students will receive $1,000 for the Youth Scholarship Program and two students will receive $5,000 for the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award.
The Youth Scholarship Program is for graduating high school seniors who exhibit academic achievement, leadership skills, and commitment to community.
The Soar Higher Award, which was introduced this year, is designed specifically for Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation students currently enrolled or recently accepted into the program. The Soar Higher Award is in honor of Advia’s former president & CEO, Cheryl DeBoer, who retired in 2022.
“Cheryl’s career included over 18 years with Advia and 40 years within the credit union industry,” the credit union said. “Advia created this award to celebrate Cheryl’s passion for aviation and her illustrious credit union career.”
After a rigorous selection process, a panel of judges composed of Advia representatives carefully evaluated numerous applications from talented individuals across our communities.