Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre GRIT Scholarship

The Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre is committed to supporting the athletic development and well-being of young athletes in our community. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce a new, annual Scholarship Program, which aims to cover the registration costs for two deserving individuals, one male and one female, to participate in the TRAC Athletics Rockstars Lacrosse program.

The GRIT Scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female recipient who embody the attributes and values associated with having “grit”. In psychology, grit is defined as a positive trait characterized by perseverance of effort and passion towards achieving long-term goals.  While GRIT is an acronym for Growth, Resilience, Instinct, and Tenacity, the meaning of the acronym reflects the essence of grit — referring to one’s ability to show bravery and resolve when confronted with setbacks and obstacles.

We are seeking individuals who exhibit these traits to become our GRIT Athletes of the year. Each scholarship recipient will have their 2024-25 season Rock Stars registration fees paid for by the Toronto Rock Sports Medicine and Wellness Centre. The GRIT Athletes will be profiled on our website and social media sites and receive recognition on a commemorative plaque.

Scholarship Criteria & Eligibility:

• Candidates must be eligible for participation in the TRAC Athletics Rockstars Lacrosse Program; 

• Candidates must fully complete and submit the Application Form (including Parental/Guardian consent if applicable);

• Applicants must submit a three to five (3-5) minute Video Essay that demonstrates how they embody the attributes of GRIT by addressing the following question:

“Reflect on a challenging moment in your athletic journey where you had to rely on grit and perseverance to push through. How did this experience shape how you will approach challenging situations not just in sports but in other parts of your life?”

• Applications must include at least one (1) Letter of Reference from an adult advocate who has a strong knowledge of the applicant’s activities (e.g. Teachers, coaches, supervisors or community leaders).  Letters of Reference must be written by individuals outside of the Toronto Rock organization and answer the following questions:

  • What is the relationship between the Reference and the Applicant?

  • What service/activity did the applicant perform and what was the applicant’s specific role in that activity?

  • How did the applicant demonstrate character qualities associated with GRIT?

  • What obstacles and/or challenges did the applicant overcome?

  • What were the results of the applicant’s efforts?

• Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;

• Applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on August 1, 2024;

Submission Guidelines:

• Videos must be uploaded to a video-sharing platform (such as YouTube or Vimeo) with the privacy setting set to "unlisted" and the link provided in the application;

• All information included on the Application Form must be fully completed;

• Completed applications (Application Form, Video Essay, Reference Letter(s)) are to be sent in one (1) email to: GRITscholarship@torontorock.com;

• All applications must be submitted by August 1st, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.

Selection Process: A committee consisting of representatives from the Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre will review all applications and select the scholarship recipients based on the quality of their video, demonstration of GRIT, and overall standing as a member of the lacrosse community.

Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified via email or phone in September 2024 in conjunction with the announcement of the Rockstars Lacrosse rosters. Selected candidates must confirm their acceptance of the scholarship within one week of notification to secure their spot in the program. The date for the Scholarship Presentation to be set for early September.

Contact Information: For any questions or inquiries regarding the scholarship program, please contact GRITscholarship@torontorock.com.

Disclaimer: The Toronto Sports Medicine and Wellness Centre reserves the right to modify or cancel the scholarship program at any time without prior notice. By submitting an application, candidates agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in this information sheet.