Nevada Treasury announces 2025 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship recipients – KSNV
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada Treasury has announced the recipients of the 2025 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 each to two students in Northern and Southern Nevada who are majoring in elementary or secondary education with the intent of teaching in Nevada after graduation.
This year's recipients are Alma Lucia Lundstrom Lopez from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Gabriella Minoletti from the University of Nevada, Reno; Gage Steilman from Great Basin College; and Izabella Silver from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine expressed pride in the scholarship recipients, stating, "By choosing careers in education, they are committing to a noble path, one that will shape the lives of hundreds of students in our state for years to come."
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Alma Lucia Lundstrom Lopez, an aspiring elementary school teacher at UNLV, maintains a 4.0 GPA and has received multiple academic awards. She is committed to advocating for students with learning differences, saying, "My teaching philosophy centers on differentiated instruction, multisensory learning, and fostering a growth mindset."
Gabriella Minoletti, a sixth-generation Nevadan, is pursuing degrees in agricultural sciences and secondary education at UNR. She is passionate about helping students discover the value of agriculture and leadership. "I hope to become the kind of teacher who inspires students the way my role model, my dad, has inspired his," Minoletti said.
Gage Steilman, from Elko, is studying secondary education with an emphasis in English at Great Basin College. He plans to pursue advanced degrees in English literature. "This opportunity reinforces my commitment to education and reminds me why I chose this path," Steilman said.
Izabella Silver, a fifth-year undergraduate at UNLV, is majoring in secondary education with a concentration in English. Despite experiencing homelessness, she remains committed to educational excellence and social impact. "I aspire to grow continuously not only as an educator but as a person and a professional," Silver said.
For more information on the Memorial Scholarship, visit the NVIGATE website or contact the Millennium Scholarship office.
