Scholarship Opportunity

Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award

Offered by Advia Credit Union

The Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award supports students currently enrolled in or recently accepted to Western Michigan University's College of Aviation. The award honors former Advia President and CEO Cheryl DeBoer and her passion for aviation and education.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

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2026 Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award

OpensJanuary 12, 2026
DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be currently enrolled in or recently accepted to Western Michigan University's College of Aviation.
  • Be an Advia Credit Union member by the published application deadline.
  • Meet all current Advia scholarship requirements.

Requirements

  • Complete the Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award application.
  • Provide documentation of enrollment or acceptance into Western Michigan University's College of Aviation.
  • Complete the required application responses.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm enrollment or acceptance into the Western Michigan University College of Aviation.
  2. 2Confirm or establish Advia Credit Union membership.
  3. 3Complete the online Soar Higher Award application.
  4. 4Provide the requested aviation education and career information.
  5. 5Complete the required written responses.
  6. 6Submit the application by the annual deadline.

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