Congratulations to Jacob Gutierrez, a first-year student in the Clinical Psychology MA program

Jacob Gutierrez, who is a first-year student in the Clinical Psychology MA program (Child/Adolescent concentration) and a graduate research assistant in Dr. Erin Kang‘s lab, has been awarded the Alex Dubé Scholarship from the Entertainment Community Fund. This is such a well-deserved recognition of his hard work, talent, and dedication.

The Alex Dubé Scholarship Program is named for former dancer, dance advocate, and President of Career Transition For Dancers. Alex J. Dubé, whose deep commitment to the well-being of dancers expanded over the course of his 30-year career. Through the Alex Dubé Scholarship Program, Career Transition For Dancers supports the education of dancers in building their next professional platform to enhance their employability. Five one-time awards of $10,000 are distributed yearly to dancers enrolled in accredited graduate degree programs from the Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Endowment.

There are several eligibility requirements, including a 5 year performing career, 70+ weeks of paid dance employment in the U.S., and a minimum of $40,000 total earnings in a performance career, and a completed application.

Further details are below!
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/alex-dube-scholarship-program

This scholarship actually came about as I was applying to master’s programs in the spring. I received my acceptance letter from MSU just days before the due date for this scholarship application. I am grateful I was able to complete it, as I had to designate my school of choice in order to be eligible for the scholarship. – Jacob Gutierrez