Edgerton native Scot Inscore earns national study abroad scholarship

June 29, 2009

Senior Scot Inscore of Edgerton is one step closer to his goal of starting an international company after receiving a $5,000 study abroad scholarship from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a congressionally funded program that offered 850 scholarships this year. The program gives students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study abroad, because of financial or other reasons, the chance to travel internationally.

“It is wonderful that UW-Whitewater has a student that was recognized by the Gilman Program,” said Lois Smith, interim dean of the College of Business and Economics.

Inscore’s travels will take him to the Arnhem Business School in the Netherlands for 10 months. While abroad he plans to take business classes and travel across Europe.

After graduation, Inscore plans to start his own international technology company. He hopes taking international business classes while abroad will give him valuable insight into the business practices of other countries to help him operate an international business.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to have this experience and will use the Gilman Scholarship to become a better global citizen,” Inscore said.

All Gilman Scholarship recipients must complete a Follow-on Service Project when they return home that promotes international education and/or the Gilman Scholarship Program.

For his project, Inscore plans to give a speech about his experiences abroad. He also created a travel blog to document his experiences in Europe that he hopes will inspire others to study abroad.

“I expect that it will be challenging and at times even stressful, but it will be a very rewarding experience,” Inscore said.

To follow Scot Inscore’s travels go to www.scotinscore.com