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The Nevada Treasury has announced the recipients of the 2025 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship, awarding up to $5,000 each to four future educators from Northern and Southern Nevada. The scholarship supports students majoring in education who aim to teach in Nevada. Notable winners include Alma Lucia Lundstrom Lopez and Izabella Silver from UNLV, Gabriella Minoletti from UNR, and Gage Steilman from Great Basin College.
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The Nevada Treasury has officially announced the recipients of the 2025 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship, awarding up to $5,000 each to four promising future educators from Northern and Southern Nevada. The scholarship is designated for students majoring in elementary or secondary education who intend to teach in Nevada after graduation.
This year’s scholarship recipients include:
- Alma Lucia Lundstrom Lopez from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
- Izabella Silver from UNLV
- Gabriella Minoletti from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
- Gage Steilman from Great Basin College
Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine expressed pride in the scholarship awardees, highlighting their commitment to shaping the lives of hundreds of students in Nevada.
Scholarship Recipients’ Profiles
Alma Lucia Lundstrom Lopez is a high-honors graduate maintaining a 4.0 GPA at UNLV. She is focusing on elementary education and promotes innovative teaching methods such as differentiated instruction and multisensory learning.
Gabriella Minoletti, a sixth-generation Nevadan, is pursuing dual degrees in agricultural sciences and secondary education at UNR. She aims to inspire students in the same way her father inspired her, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and leadership in the educational sphere.
Gage Steilman, hailing from Elko, is enrolled in a secondary education program with an emphasis on English at Great Basin College. He has consistently made the dean’s list and plans to further his education by pursuing advanced degrees in English literature.
Recognized as UNLV’s 2023 Sophomore of the Year, Izabella Silver is studying secondary education while overcoming personal challenges related to homelessness. She remains focused on her commitment to educational excellence and strives to make a social impact through her future work as an educator.
About the Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship
The Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious program in Nevada aimed at supporting aspiring educators who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to teaching in the state. This initiative not only aids in reducing the financial burden for students but also contributes to building a robust educational framework in Nevada.
For more information about the Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship, interested individuals can visit the NVIGATE website or contact the Millennium Scholarship office at 1-888-477-2667.
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