The Loran Scholars Foundation is thrilled to announce its 32nd cohort of Loran Scholars: the class of 2021.

In a year that separates us physically, the 2021 scholars begin their Loran journeys from their hometowns spanning the farthest corners of Canada, bonded by their shared commitment to service and potential for leadership. Individually and collectively, these well-rounded students demonstrate strength of character and stand out for the many unique ways in which they combat isolation and injustice, pursue long-term solutions to improve their communities, and inspire others to do the same.

At Loran, we believe that a young person’s character is a better indicator of overall potential than standard academic measures. We also believe that compassion, courage of conviction, and dedication to community are essential for a better future. The 2021 class of Loran Scholars represents those very qualities — and together with our partners, we invest in their potential to grow into leaders of integrity.

To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. From September 2020 to March 2021, our 400+ volunteers reviewed 6,084 applications, held virtual semi-final events with candidates across the country, and conducted national interviews with 72 exceptional finalists. Up to 11 different volunteers expressed their support for each 2021 Loran Scholar over the course of our first-ever remote selections cycle.

Since 1988, the Loran Scholars Foundation has provided more than $50 million in undergraduate awards to promising young Canadians. As recipients of the Loran Award, scholars receive opportunities to explore, develop, and share their talents over four years of undergraduate study at one of 25 partner universities. The Loran Award includes an annual stipend of $10,000 and matching tuition waiver, access to funding for summer work experiences, one-on-one mentorship, and annual retreats and gatherings.

Abygail Montague
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
Western University
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton
Ontario

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Amelia Spacek
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault
Aweres Twp
Ontario

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Anthony Létourneau
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
Cégep de Matane
Matane
Québec

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Averi Winn (Kleinsasser)
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
École acadienne de Truro
Debert
Nova Scotia

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Chidiebere Okarah
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
École Panorama Ridge Secondary School
Surrey
British Columbia

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Eman Shayeb
Akira Impact Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Toronto
Ross Sheppard High School
Edmonton
Alberta

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Emma Harris
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Winnipeg
Manitoba

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Hubaib Amin
Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa
Ontario

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Julien-Pierre Houle
Azrieli Loran Scholar - 2021
Université de Sherbrooke
Cégep de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke
Québec

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Kevin Wang
Skoczkowski Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Toronto
Britannia Secondary School
Vancouver
British Columbia

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Kyran Alikamik
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
East Three Secondary School
Inuvik
Northwest Territories

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Laurence Breton
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon
Saint-Léon de Standon
Québec

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Louise Foglia
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
Montréal
Québec

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Madison Malloy
Loran Scholar - 2021
Memorial University
Chipman Forest Avenue School
Youngs Cove
New Brunswick

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Malik Dahel
Azrieli Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Waterloo
John Abbott College
Montréal
Québec

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Malorie Osmond
Loran Scholar - 2021
Memorial University
Fogo Island Central Academy
Fogo Island
Newfoundland

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Martin Tang
Smith Family Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Seaquam Secondary School
Delta
British Columbia

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Megan Matlock
Gucciardi Loran Scholar - 2021
Western University
Northumberland Regional High School
Stellarton
Nova Scotia

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Pénélope Fernandez-Busto
Azrieli Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
Montréal
Québec

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Samuel Lowe
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2021
Queen's University
Grace Christian School
Belle River
Prince Edward Island

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Sidney Shaw
John H. McArthur Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
Unionville High School
Markham
Ontario

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Stephanie Urena Rodriguez
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2021
Western University
The Bishop Strachan School
Toronto
Ontario

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Tala MacDonald
de La Bruyère Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Mount Sentinel Secondary School
Winlaw
British Columbia

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Tanisha Kadia
Smith Family Loran Scholar - 2021
University of British Columbia
École McTavish Public High School
Fort McMurray
Alberta

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Tasneem Alnahhas
Temerty Loran Scholar - 2021
McMaster University
Earl of March Secondary School
Stittsville
Ontario

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Toni Agbaje-Ojo
Sabourin Loran Scholar - 2021
Dalhousie University
Upper Canada College
Toronto
Ontario

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Vincent Wong
Scace Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Prince of Wales Secondary School
Vancouver
British Columbia

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Yasmine Ahmed
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2021
University of Ottawa
Turner Fenton Secondary School
Brampton
Ontario

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Younseo Heo
Koerner Loran Scholar - 2021
McGill University
Saint John High School
Saint John
New Brunswick

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MEDIA CONTACT

Katii Capern, Marketing & Communications Officer
katii.capern@loranscholar.ca

Danielle Sanders, Marketing & Communications Officer
danielle.sanders@loranscholar.ca