Loran Scholar

The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person’s character. We believe that integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures. To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. Tenable at 25 partner universities, the Loran Award is valued at $100,000 over four years, including mentorship, funding for summer internships and participation in an extensive network of past and present scholars. This year, we are offering up to 36 Loran Awards. In addition, we are granting up to 102 finalist and provincial awards ($5,000 or $2,000 each, respectively) to promising candidates.

In 2018/19, we interviewed 518 candidates in 21 regions across the country and via videoconference, and invited 88 finalists to Toronto for national selections weekend in February 2019. Students describe the process as an opportunity to reflect on their motivations and to imagine the lives they want to live. Whether or not they are selected for an award, many students come away from interviews with new connections, friendships and ideas.

OUR 2019-2020 APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW OPEN

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