The Loran Scholars Foundation is delighted to announce the 33rd cohort of Loran Scholars.
Although the past two years have been marked by unprecedented disruption, the 36 newly selected scholars have demonstrated resourcefulness and determination, finding ways to make the most of these extraordinary circumstances and meaningfully serve their communities across Canada. They have found ways to step up and address the challenges within and beyond their hometowns, to speak up to address injustices, and raise up others along the way.
At Loran, we believe that strong character and integrity are a better measure of a person’s long term potential than standard academic measures. The 2022 Loran Scholars have been identified because of their commitment to building a better future for all by prioritizing compassion, courage of conviction, and dedication to community. Together with our partners, we invest in their potential to grow into leaders of integrity.
To discover one’s strength of character, commitment to service, and leadership potential, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. By the time a scholar is selected they have been assessed and interviewed by 12 people. From September 2021 to March 2022, our 400+ volunteers reviewed 5,174 applications, held semi-final events with candidates across the country, and conducted national interviews with 90 exceptional finalists. It is a testament to the fundamental nature of the values we seek, that regardless of the channel, those values were able to shine through in each 2022 Loran Scholar while conducting our second virtual selection process. Our optimism about Canada’s future is uplifted through the ongoing support of our community and the identification of these young people who have the tenacity, passion, and abilities to create positive change.
Since 1988, the Loran Scholars Foundation has provided more than $57 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 our 25 partner universities. The Loran Award includes financial support in the form of a living stipend and tuition waiver; a comprehensive, four-year leadership enrichment program; and opportunities to build community with a diverse network of values-driven peers, mentors, alumni, and supporters.

Aishwarya Heran
Connor, Clark & Lunn Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
Prince of Wales Mini School
Vancouver
British Columbia

Alexa Bailey
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary
Vancouver
British Columbia

Anna Irwin
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
Mount Allison University
Quluaq School
Clyde River
Nunavut

Audrey Guo
Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo
Ontario

Ava Fitzgerald
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Waterloo
Goderich District Collegiate Institute
Goderich
Ontario

Avery Parkinson
Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
Elmwood School
Ottawa
Ontario

Émilia Gagné
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
Collège Lionel-Groulx
Saint-Rémi
Quebec

Emma Patchett
Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
Lambton Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Petrolia
Ontario

Fiona Labonté
Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Ottawa
École secondaire publique L'Héritage
South Stormont
Ontario

Georgia Campbell
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
St. Patrick High School
Rosslyn
Ontario

Hannah Liu
Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Alberta
Lillian Osborne High School
Edmonton
Alberta

Hannah Prins
Temerty Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
Cawthra Park Secondary School
Mississauga
Ontario

Hilus Keay
Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Waterloo
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
Antigonish
Nova Scotia

Ila Campbell
John H. McArthur Loran Scholar - 2022
University of British Columbia
Valleyview Secondary
Kamloops
British Columbia

Jack Gillies
Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
Orangeville District Secondary School
Mono
Ontario

James Drover
Gucciardi Loran Scholar - 2022
University of British Columbia
Holy Heart High School
St. John's
Newfoundland

Julia Wright
Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
King's View Academy
Halifax
Nova Scotia

Kai Chow
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
W.J. Mouat Secondary School
Abbotsford
British Columbia

Kai Hollett
Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
Dartmouth High School
Dartmouth
Nova Scotia

Kaia Thauberger
Scace Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Calgary
Lumsden High School
Regina Beach
Saskatchewan

Kaitlyn Rose Tonary
Loran Scholar - 2022
University of British Columbia
École secondaire publique de La Salle
Ottawa
Ontario

Kayleigh Bowes
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
Queen's University
Citadel High School
Halifax
Nova Scotia

Lucas Dubelt
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
University of British Columbia
New Myrnam School
Myrnam
Alberta

Luka Bordeleau
Loran Scholar - 2022
Université Laval
Cégep de Drummondville
Drummondville
Quebec

Mahdi Azarmi
Traub-Werner Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Toronto
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary
Alberta

Mahum Khawaja
Dobson Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
Donald A Wilson Secondary School
Whitby
Ontario

Maryam Ali
Polar Foundation Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Alberta
Edmonton Islamic Academy
Edmonton
Alberta

Nain Abdi
Ralph M. Barford Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Waterloo
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute
Toronto
Ontario

Rafael Escalante Franco
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
Université de Montréal
Collège de Maisonneuve
Montreal
Quebec

Ravneet Kaur
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2022
Queen's University
St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School
Brampton
Ontario

Ryan Regier
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2022
Queen's University
South Huron District High School
Crediton
Ontario

Sarah Janes
Ryan Family Fund Loran Scholar - 2022
Memorial University
Stephenville High School
Port au Port East
Newfoundland and Labrador

Sofie Fournier
Loran Scholar - 2022
McGill University
Collège catholique Samuel-Genest
Ottawa
Ontario

Tin Dao
BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar - 2022
McMaster University
Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
Surrey
British Columbia

Wadii Karfali
Loran Scholar - 2022
Queen's University
Champlain Regional College (St. Lambert)
Longueuil
Quebec

Zaneb Ghfar
Loran Scholar - 2022
University of Calgary
Calgary Islamic Private School
Calgary
Alberta
MEDIA CONTACT
Danielle Jasniewski, Communications & Community Engagement Manager
danielle.jasniewski@loranscholar.ca