Applications are open for the Loran Scholars Foundation

    The Loran Scholars Foundation identifies and supports promising young people who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and sparks of exceptional leadership potential, empowering them to make positive change. In 2024-25, the Loran Scholars Foundation will offer up to 160 financial awards funding studies on Canadian campuses at the following three levels:

    • Loran Awards
      • Up to 36 Loran Scholars will embark on a transformative journey with the support of a national network. They will benefit from a four-year, comprehensive leadership-enrichment program, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, financial support, one-on-one mentorship, and a lifelong network of values-driven peers and alumni–unlike anything else offered in this county.
    • Finalist Awards
      • Up to 54 one-time awards valued at $6,000 will be offered to finalists not selected as Loran Scholars for use at any public Canadian university.
    • Provincial & Territorial Awards
      • Up to 70 one-time awards valued at $3,000 will be offered to top candidates chosen by interview committees, for use at any public Canadian university.

    Instructions for All Applicants

    1. Review the information at loranscholar.ca/how-loran-is-different thoroughly before beginning the official application process.
    2. The application is entirely online. You do not need to mail anything. Complete the application at apply.loranscholar.ca. However, applicants without sufficient Internet bandwidth to apply online may mail in a hard copy application. Contact info@loranscholar.ca or 416-646-2120 x100 for more information.
    3. You will need to request a reference from a teacher, community member, or someone else who is familiar with your activities. The referee may not be a family member or friend.

    Important Dates

    • Oct. 15, 2024 before 8:00 p.m. ET: Application submission
    • Oct. 31 - Nov. 3, 2024: Shortlisted applicants must submit supplementary videos
    • Nov. 26 - Dec. 13, 2024: Online semi-final interviews
    • Week of Dec. 16, 2024: Semi-final results will be shared and 90 finalists will be invited to National Selections
    • February 2025: Finalists will attend National Selections in Toronto