Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre GRIT Scholarship
The Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre believes that success in sport is built on more than talent alone. Through our annual GRIT Scholarship Program, we are proud to recognize and support young athletes who demonstrate exceptional perseverance, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of their goals.
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, it also reflects the ability to show courage and determination when faces with setbacks and challenges.
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these qualities both on and off the field to become our 2026-2027 GRIT Athletes of the Year.
Each scholarship recipient will receive:
A $2,000 credit towards their 2026-2027 TRAC Athletics Rockstars Lacrosse program registration fees.
A 10-class pass to The Quarry, supporting their continued athletic development through strength and performance training.
In addition, the GRIT Athletes will be features on the Toronto Rock Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre website and social media channels and will receive recognition on a commemorative GRIT Scholarship plaque.
Scholarship Criteria & Eligibility:
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 addressing the following question:
“Describe a time when you helped someone else grow or overcome a challenge. How did that experience reflect the values of G.R.I.T.?”
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?
Candidates must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
Applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline of 11:59pm ET on September 30th, 2026
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 September 30th, 2026. 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 after the application deadline. Selected candidates must confirm their acceptance of the scholarship within one week of notification to secure their spot in the program.
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.