Loran’s Story

Empowering values-driven youth is the key to building a better world

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The Loran
Program

Discover how Loran Scholars build their capacity to lead with integrity

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Meet the current
Loran Scholars

Loran Scholars are making a difference in their communities

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Why Loran

Loran builds meaningful, positive change across Canada and beyond by empowering young people with curiosity, integrity, and the dedication to uplift their communities.

We believe that identifying such promising young people means looking beyond grades to find students with character—those who show courage by pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo; display a commitment to service that improves the lives of others; and demonstrate intrinsic leadership potential.

The Scholar Experience

Being a Loran Scholar is more than receiving an undergraduate award—it’s belonging to a community that will empower you on a journey of growth and a lifelong pursuit of purpose.

Leadership Enrichment

Skill and capacity building
Experiential learning through work placements across the public policy, enterprise, and community development sectors
Immersive learning in different parts of Canada and abroad

Inspirational Community

One-on-one mentorship from a business or community leader
Scholar gatherings and community-building programming
A diverse network of supportive scholar and alumni peers
Lifelong membership in a community of values-driven individuals

Financial Support

An annual stipend of $12,000
A tuition waiver of up to $12,000 annually, tenable at one of our partner universities
Up to $14,000 for the Summer Experiential Learning Program

The Loran Program

“I was dissatisfied with the systems in place and pursued an active role in student advocacy during my first year of undergrad. Loran inspires me to be the change I want to see and to take initiative.”

Sofie Fournier (’22) (’22)
Ottawa, ON

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“The most important thing I learned through Loran is never to stop learning! My passion is to share with the world the experiences of racialized peoples in Canada so that we can make physical activity opportunities more accessible and inclusive.”

Dr. Janelle Joseph (’97)
Newmarket, ON

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“As a Loran board member, interviewer, and business leader who has hired alumni of the program, I am continually inspired and energized by the incredible talent, ambition, and dedication I see in Loran Scholars.”

Charles Achampong, Vice President, International Partnerships, Mitacs
Toronto, ON

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“We need strong, dedicated, and creative leadership to achieve positive outcomes. As Loran Scholars, young Canadians have the opportunity to learn, take meaningful risks, and determine how they can best contribute to society. By looking at their character, willingness to learn from failure, and genuine aspirations, Loran is able to discover young people with tremendous potential for a life of leadership and service.”

John and Marcy McCall MacBain, McCall MacBain Foundation

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