KALAMAZOO, Mich.–Advia Credit Union has named the 2024 recipients of its Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award and Youth Scholarships.
This year, a total of 28 students will be awarded $1,000 each through the Youth Scholarship Program and two students will receive $5,000 each as part of 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, introduced for the first time in 2023, 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. DeBoer’s career included more than 18 years with Advia and 40 years within the credit union industry.
“Advia created this award to celebrate Cheryl’s passion for aviation and her illustrious credit union career,” the credit union said. “After a rigorous selection process, a panel of judges composed of Advia representatives carefully evaluated numerous applications from talented individuals across our communities.”