The Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship was created in memory of one of Missouri NEA's own. For more than 20 years, Gilbert Balderrama served MNEA and its members as a UniServ director. Gilbert received numerous degrees and certifications and strongly believed in furthering one's knowledge through education.
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is awarded to one minority high school senior graduating from a Missouri public school who has been accepted to pursue a degree at a college or university.