Athletics Nova Scotia would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki (MEEG-MA-GEE), the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We also acknowledge that people of African descent have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years, and we honour and offer gratitude to those ancestors of African descent who came before us to this land.

2024/25 Andre De Grasse Future Champions Scholarship Program

2024-07-11

MISSION STATEMENT

To empower youth to use competitive sport as a platform to further their academic potential and become healthy and productive citizens in their community.

VISION

To use a similar blueprint that propelled Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse into a champion on the track and in the classroom. The program aims to provide support and services required for high school student-athletes to maximize their athletic ability in pursuit of academic success and the opportunity to realize their potential.

OBJECTIVES

· Provide student-athletes an opportunity in sport like Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse

· Remove barriers to participate in sport

· Provide a pathway for on-track and off-track success (post-secondary education)

· Keep athletes competing in sport

TARGET ATHLETES

· Canadian High School Student-Athletes

· Individuals who show considerable promise and who are not yet training with a track & field club

· Emphasis to support youth from marginalized or remote communities

· Emphasis on Speed/Power events (sprints, hurdles, long/triple Jump)

PROGRAM BENEFITS

· Annual Athletics Canada Branch Membership & Club Membership

· Annual grant to help cover cost of meet entries, travel, and accommodation

· In Person Coaching and/or Coach Mentorship support to personal coaches of identified student-athletes with two-time Athletics Canada Development Coach of the Year, Tony Sharpe.

· Nutrition consultation and on-going support from Athletics Canada Sport Dietician, Jennifer Sygo.

· Academic consultation and ongoing support from student-athlete consultant, Barb Boyes.

· And More!

PROGRAM APPLICATION

Applicants can apply for the Andre De Grasse Future Champions Scholarship Program online here.

PROGRAM TIMELINES

· Applications Open: June 1st

· Applications Close: July 31st

· Program Notification: Early September