Meet the 2026 Loran Finalists

United in their desire to make the world a better place

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.

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

“From incredible mentorship to strong institutional connections, from fellow scholars to Loran staff, the program has a phenomenal support system.”

Ryan Regier (’22)

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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 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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“At the BlackNorth Initiative, we are proud to invest in Loran by supporting students whose leadership, integrity, and resilience embody the best of Canada’s future. Loran’s rigorous, character-based selection process ensures that outstanding young Canadians from diverse backgrounds—including talented Black students—receive the support they need to drive transformational change. By championing Loran’s work with exceptional […]

Dahabo Ahmed-Omer, BlackNorth Initiative

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