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Meet the 2026 Loran Finalists

United in their desire to make the world a better place

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Strengthening Canada for the Future

Discover what’s possible when people come together around a shared purpose.

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Meet the Current
Loran Scholars

Loran Scholars are making a difference in their communities

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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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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.

“During my public policy summer at Women’s Shelters Canada, I conducted in-depth research on gender-based violence (GBV) across Canada. It was my first time living out of province, and I would not have taken that leap out of my comfort zone without Loran’s support and encouragement. The experience was transformative; contributing to work with real-world […]

Mariana Cueto Mendoza (’23)

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“The Loran community taught me the value of collaboration and meaningful dialogue—lessons that have carried through to my work today. As our team grows, I’m reminded of the ways the Loran’s leadership enrichment program honed my capacity to be an effective leader. It’s all about bringing people together to better understand each other’s needs.”

Sarah Burns (’11)

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“As the leader of an organization committed to developing young women, becoming a mentor for Loran is an incredible way for me to give back and show my commitment to this priority. It’s exciting to be part of a formal, long-term mentorship relationship in which I can learn and grow professionally. It’s also an opportunity […]

Medora Uppal, CEO, YWCA Hamilton

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“The Loran Scholars Foundation is crucial for Canada. It allows our best students to study here in Canada during their undergraduate years while providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop as leaders.”

Susan Scace 

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