Travel Award now offered at Adrian College posted 10/30/07
George McGinnis presents the first-ever study abroad scholarship

ADRIAN, Mich. – Students who dream of traveling the world can now make it a reality thanks to a new scholarship at Adrian College, the McGinnis-Burris Renaissance Travel Award. George McGinnis (’56) and his wife Janice realized the significance of study abroad opportunities while traveling with Bryan Bott on two EF Educational Tours in 2000 and 2001. Their trip to Europe and the experience of getting to know the students fueled McGinnis’ belief that international travel is important.

“These experiences are life changing,” said McGinnis. “International travel helps individuals better understand their world. It gives them new perspectives on their own places within the global community.”

McGinnis wanted to give something to the students the same way he was helped when he was a student.

“I had an exceptional experience as a student here at Adrian College because of the alums and professors who mentored and supported me. I have never forgotten that experience.”

The endowment of this award signifies his commitment to the students and will help those who travel internationally through Adrian College programs. Applications are now being accepted for students planning on studying abroad in 2008. Application deadline is November 16, 2007.

George McGinnis is a former Adrian College trustee and board member and gives this award in memory and honor of his mother and father, Ernest McGinnis, Sr., and Bessie Burris-McGinnis.