About Scholarship

The Loran Award funds promising young Canadians who show the strength of character and a commitment to service in their communities, challenging them to fully realize their leadership potential.

Valued at up to $100,000, the Loran Award includes:

  • Study at one of 25 partner universities with an annual $10,000 living stipend and matching tuition waiver
  • $10,000 in funding for three summer internships working in enterprise, public policy, and community development
  • The pairing of scholars with mentors who challenge them and introduce them to their new communities
  • An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
  • Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
  • The opportunity to join an extensive community of individuals working toward a better country and world


Loran seeks applicants who possess:

  • Integrity
  • Courage
  • Compassion and kindness
  • Determination
  • Personal autonomy and self-motivation
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Resilience
  • Commitment to service

This year, the Loran Scholars Foundation will be selecting up to 36 Loran Scholars.

Loran also grants approximately 102 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.

Finalist Award (52 per year, $5,000 each)

  • $5,000 one-time entrance award
  • Offered to finalists who attend national selections but are not selected as Loran Scholars
  • Tenable at any accredited public university in Canada
  • Certificates are sent to the recipients’ schools in June

Provincial Award (50 per year, $2,000 each)

  • $2,000 one-time entrance award
  • Offered by our regional committees to outstanding semi-finalists who are not asked to attend national selections
  • Tenable at any accredited public university in Canada
  • Certificates are sent to the recipients’ schools in June

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