Twenty years ago, the Loran Scholars Foundation began an enduring collaboration with BMO Capital Markets’ then-new Equity Through Education program.

Last month, we announced the Class of 2024 and communities across the country including French, English, and Punjabi media outlets have celebrated the incoming cohort.

While students nationwide gear up to thank their teachers with end-of-year gifts, Loran Scholars show appreciation in their own way.

Last month, we announced the Class of 2024 and communities across the country including French, English, and Punjabi media outlets have celebrated the incoming cohort.

Loran believes the key to building a brighter future is empowering values-driven youth ready to embrace the challenge of leaving the world better than they found it.

From coast to coast to coast, communities across Canada are celebrating the 2024 Loran Finalists. Below is a selection of recent media features:

Out of a pool of over 5,200 applicants, the 90 young people selected as Loran Finalists for the class of 2024 have demonstrated their intrinsic drive to step up in the face of challenges and positively impact their communities. These students will be travelling from homes as widespread as Yellowknife, NT; Saint Lewis, NL; and […]

2019 Cronin Loran Scholar, Taron Topham, is the fourth Loran Scholar in three years to earn the Rhodes Scholarship, and the 25th over the last 29 years. Originally from the small farming community of Grandview, MB, Taron Topham (’19) attended the University of Saskatchewan and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with great distinction). […]

More than 80% of our alumni pursue graduate studies, many as tenants of major scholarships. Notably, 25 Loran Scholars have been awarded Rhodes scholarships over the past 28 years. Taron Topham, 2019 Cronin Loran ScholarUniversity of Saskatchewan2024 Rhodes Scholar (Prairies) Rayene Bouzitoun, 2018 McCall MacBain Loran ScholarUniversity of Ottawa2023 Rhodes Scholar (Québec) Nicholas Harris, 2018 […]

From coast to coast to coast, communities across Canada are celebrating the Class of 2023! Below is a selection of recent media features:

The Loran Scholars Foundation is redefining the idea of scholarships in Canada: looking beyond marks, we find and bring together community-engaged students who show strength of character and are ready to embrace the challenge of leaving the world better than they found it. As graduating high school and Cégep students, the pursuits and accomplishments of […]

Out of a pool of nearly 4,800 applicants, the 90 young people selected as Loran Finalists for the class of 2023 have demonstrated their drive to step up in the face of challenges and positively impact their communities. One finalist taught himself coding in order to develop an electronic medical record system for volunteers at […]