loran Scholarships
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School sponsorship are no longer required as of September 2021.
In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, we’re investing in the future of Canada. We offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.
In a society that believes so strongly in tangible rankings and ratings, we colour outside the lines.To find the next generation of leaders for Canada, we look beyond the transcript and find the promise of character: integrity, courage, compassion, determination and a high level of personal autonomy.
We discover these qualities by administering the country’s most intensive and personalized scholarship selection process.
Eligibility Criteria for High School Students
OUR AWARDS
Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:
We also grant approximately 102 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars. Read more about our different awards.
Deadlines for all application (school nominated and direct pool application)
Sponsored Applications
A sponsored application is one that is nominated by the school.
Each Canadian high school may sponsor applications for up to three students, while each Cegep may sponsor up to eight students. Please contact your guidance counsellor, teacher or school administrator to learn about the sponsorship selection process at your school. If you are currently attending a Cegep, you can consult our list of Cegep representatives for the right person to contact at your school. Your school contact will need to complete a short online sponsorship form before the deadline, and they will receive the link to complete this form once your application and your reference letter are finalized.
Direct Pool Applications
A direct pool application is one that is submitted without school sponsorship. There is no limit to the number of direct pool applicants from a single school.
Our national committee reviews direct pool applications and conducts video conference interviews with shortlisted candidates (semi-finalists). From these interviews, the committee invites outstanding semi-finalists to attend national selections in Toronto. They also grant provincial awards to semi-finalists who distinguish themselves during direct pool interviews.
We encourage students to seek sponsorship, where possible, for the chance to participate in regional interviews. However, we continue to discover and select Loran Scholars through both application pools.
In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, we’re investing in the future of Canada. We offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.
In a society that believes so strongly in tangible rankings and ratings, we colour outside the lines.To find the next generation of leaders for Canada, we look beyond the transcript and find the promise of character: integrity, courage, compassion, determination and a high level of personal autonomy.
We discover these qualities by administering the country’s most intensive and personalized scholarship selection process.
Eligibility Criteria for High School Students
- Be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school.
- Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%.
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Be at least 16 years of age by September 1st of the following year.
OUR AWARDS
Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:
- An annual stipend of $10,000
- A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
- Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
- Access to our network and up to $10,000 in funding for summer internships in three different sectors
- An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
- Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
We also grant approximately 102 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars. Read more about our different awards.
Deadlines for all application (school nominated and direct pool application)
- October 12, 2022 before 8:00pm Eastern Time - deadline for all sponsored applications to be submitted, including the reference form and school sponsorship confirmation. Note: To be considered for nomination, deadline for student to submit their documents (cover letter, brag sheet and application) to Ms. Abad to is on October 10.
Sponsored Applications
A sponsored application is one that is nominated by the school.
Each Canadian high school may sponsor applications for up to three students, while each Cegep may sponsor up to eight students. Please contact your guidance counsellor, teacher or school administrator to learn about the sponsorship selection process at your school. If you are currently attending a Cegep, you can consult our list of Cegep representatives for the right person to contact at your school. Your school contact will need to complete a short online sponsorship form before the deadline, and they will receive the link to complete this form once your application and your reference letter are finalized.
Direct Pool Applications
A direct pool application is one that is submitted without school sponsorship. There is no limit to the number of direct pool applicants from a single school.
Our national committee reviews direct pool applications and conducts video conference interviews with shortlisted candidates (semi-finalists). From these interviews, the committee invites outstanding semi-finalists to attend national selections in Toronto. They also grant provincial awards to semi-finalists who distinguish themselves during direct pool interviews.
We encourage students to seek sponsorship, where possible, for the chance to participate in regional interviews. However, we continue to discover and select Loran Scholars through both application pools.