The Marian Cutler and Lucille Grubman Outstanding Graduate Research Award in Kinesiology
Spring 2026 Award
The Marian Cutler and Lucille Grubman Outstanding Graduate Research Award provides support to a graduate student in the Kinesiology program who is working in the Center of Achievement and aspires to a career in adapted physical activity.
This award was established through a contribution from Leslie (Les) and Terry Cutler in honor of their mothers, Marian Cutler and Lucille Grubman. Through this scholarship, the Cutlers recognize excellence in graduate coursework and research and affirm their commitment to advancing the field of adapted physical activity.
The award will be presented to a second-year graduate student who has completed a research proposal for their graduate thesis after successfully completing required coursework. The recipient will be recognized at the Center of Achievement’s semester celebration.
Les and Terry Cutler are long-term supporters of California State University, Northridge. Les Cutler attended CSUN in 1963 and later went on to become a dentist, earn a Ph.D., and serve as Chancellor and Provost of Health Affairs at the University of Connecticut. This scholarship reflects the donors’ continued commitment to supporting Kinesiology students with strong clinical and research potential as they proceed through the adapted physical activity program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be currently enrolled as a CSUN graduate student.
- Must be enrolled in the Kinesiology program within the College of Health & Human Development.
- Must be a second-year graduate student at the time of application.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must be working in the Center of Achievement.
Recipients will be selected by Kinesiology faculty and Center of Achievement staff.
Questions?
Email: taeyou.jung@csun.edu
Phone: 818-677-2182
If you are receiving financial aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship that exceeds your total aid limit or Cost of Attendance (COA). Speak with a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours for a detailed overview of your individual situation.
- Award
- $1,000
- Scopes
- College of Health and Human Development
- Deadline
- 04/10/2026
- Supplemental Questions
Attach a 2–3 page typed statement that provides information on the following:
Educational Biography:
Please provide your educational biography. Were there any key educational experiences, programs, mentors, or professors who have supported you through your education? Are there any pivotal life experiences or events that shaped where you are today?Career Objectives:
What are your future academic and career goals?Instructions: Upload your statement as a single document (PDF preferred). Your response must be 2–3 typed pages.
Faculty Recommendations:
Please list two Kinesiology faculty members who would recommend you for this award. Faculty members do not need to provide written recommendations.- Upload a curriculum vitae or resume (maximum 2 pages). Your document must include your anticipated graduation date and current cumulative GPA.