The Loran Scholars Foundation looks beyond grades to identify values-driven youth who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service and exceptional leadership potential.

Becoming a Loran Scholar will launch you on an inspiring, lifelong journey to create positive change. It is a transformational opportunity to grow by challenging your limits and to develop your ability to lead with integrity, in order to build a brighter future for all.

A four-year award valued at approximately $150,000

The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for undergrad, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors—people who will inspire and motivate you in your pursuit to make a difference.

Offered in partnership with 25 Canadian universities, and renewable for up to four years, the Loran Award is valued at approximately $150,000 over four years of undergraduate study.

What Loran Scholars receive

As a Loran Scholar, you will benefit from a comprehensive, four-year leadership enrichment program, including skill and capacity building, experiential learning across the public policy, enterprise, and community development sectors, and immersive learning in different parts of Canada and abroad.

You will also join an inspirational community of peers and mentors, including one-on-one mentorship from a business or community leader, scholar gatherings and community-building, a diverse network of scholars and alumni, and long-term membership in a community of values-driven individuals.

The award also includes financial support: an annual stipend of $12,000, an annual tuition waiver tenable at one of Loran's partner universities, and up to $14,000 for the summer experiential learning program.

Other Loran awards

Each year, Loran also grants over $400,000 annually to outstanding applicants at the national and semi-final levels.

Loran Finalist Awards include up to 54 awards per year, valued at $6,000 each. These are $6,000 one-time entrance awards, tenable for full-time study at any accredited public university in Canada, and are offered to finalists who attend National Selections but are not selected as Loran Scholars.

Loran Provincial & Territorial Awards include up to 70 awards per year, valued at $3,000 each. These are $3,000 one-time entrance awards, tenable for full-time study at any accredited public university in Canada, and are offered to students who distinguish themselves at the semi-final level.

Who can apply?

CEGEP students must be in their last year of CEGEP before entering university. Applicants must be entering university for the first time in September 2027, present a minimum cumulative average of 88% or present an R score equal to or higher than 29, hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, and be born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011.

Applications open annually in early September for the following academic year.

Eligible Canadian universities

Loran Scholars may pursue undergraduate studies at one of Loran's 25 partner universities:

Ready to make your mark? Visit the Loran website to find out how to apply..