We are excited to announce the 30th class of Loran Scholars. This year, we selected 34 exceptional young Canadians from a pool of 5,089 applicants, based on evidence of character, commitment to serving their communities, and leadership potential.
The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person’s character. We believe that integrity, courage, grit, and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures. To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. Our 400+ volunteers interviewed 518 semi-finalists and then invited 88 finalists to our National Selections on February 1st and 2nd. Each of the 34 Loran Scholars was interviewed or assessed by up to 12 different people over the course of three months.
Loran Scholars receive opportunities to explore, develop, and share their talents over four years of undergraduate study at any of our 25 partner universities. Valued at $100,000, each Loran Award includes an annual stipend of $10,000 and matching tuition waiver, access to $10,000 in funding for summer internships, one-on-one mentorship, and annual retreats and scholar gatherings.

Abnash Bassi
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Toronto
Seaquam Secondary School
Delta
British Columbia

Béatrice Allard
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Ottawa
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
Montréal
Quebec

Bethany Kolisniak
Temerty Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia Okanagan
St. Mary’s Academy
Winnipeg
Manitoba

Bianca Matthews
Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Turner Fenton Secondary School
Brampton
Ontario

Chan-Min Roh
Scotiabank Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Toronto
Luther College High School
Regina
Saskatchewan

Chidi Umenwofor-Nweze
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Waterloo
The Mahindra United World College of India
Paud, India
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Christina Wong
BMO Loran Scholar - 2019
Queen's University
Glace Bay High School
Glace Bay
Nova Scotia

Cole Langer
John H. McArthur Loran Scholar - 2019
Western University
Matthew McNair Secondary School
Richmond
British Columbia

Emily Simon
BMO Loran Scholar - 2019
University of New Brunswick
John Paul II Collegiate
North Battleford
Saskatchewan

Emma Willoughby
Rebanks Family Loran Scholar - 2019
Queen's University
École Sir John Franklin High School
Yellowknife
Northwest Territories

Esha Mahmood
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia
Banting Memorial High School
New Tecumseth
Ontario

Everett Horner
Kipnes Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Alberta
Barrie North Collegiate Institute
Barrie
Ontario

Finn Hafting
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2019
Western University
Annapolis West Education Centre
Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia

Geneviève Doiron
Rebanks Family Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Charles P. Allen High School
Bedford
Nova Scotia

Gurnoor Minhas
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia
Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Brantford
Ontario

Iulia Anescu
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Ottawa
Collège Lionel-Groulx
Sainte-Thérèse
Québec

Jaime Little
Gucciardi Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Fredericton High School
Fredericton
New Brunswick

Jasleen Bahia
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2019
Western University
Britannia Secondary School
Vancouver
British Columbia

Kailyn Hanke
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
Dalhousie University
Neepawa Area Collegiate
Neepawa
Manitoba

Kim Lefort
Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
UWC Atlantic College
Wales, UK
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Laila Shaheen
Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia
Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific
Victoria
British Columbia

Laura Doyle Péan
Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Cégep Limoilou
Québec
Québec

Leon Picha
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Matthew McNair Secondary School
Richmond
British Columbia

Marilyn Sheen
Rebanks Family Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Guelph
Kensington Intermediate Senior High
Kensington
Prince Edward Island

Matthew Trefiak
Rebanks Family Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Saskatchewan
Wainwright High School
Wainwright
Alberta

Meena Waseem
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2019
Queen's University
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener
Ontario

Mehera Salah
Tripp / Smith Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia
M.E. LaZerte High School
Edmonton
Alberta

Mesgna Mesgna
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia
Churchill High School
Winnipeg
Manitoba

Paniz Moradi
Rebanks Family Loran Scholar - 2019
Mount Allison University
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Toronto
Ontario

Ryan Brown
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Owen Sound District Secondary School
Owen Sound
Ontario

Sam Sharp
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2019
University of King's College
West Carleton Secondary School
Dunrobin
Ontario

Shiqi Xu
Hasham Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Toronto
Sutherland Secondary School
North Vancouver
British Columbia

Ta’Ziyah Jarrett
Scace Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
Toronto
Ontario

Taron Topham
Cronin Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Saskatchewan
Grandview School
Grandview
Manitoba

Tessa Hill
Young Fund Loran Scholar - 2019
University of King's College
Etobicoke School of the Arts
Toronto
Ontario
MEDIA CONTACT
Katii Capern, Marketing & Communications Officer
416.646.2120, x233
katii.capern@loranscholar.ca