Meet the 2026 Loran Finalists

United in their desire to make the world a better place

Strengthening Canada for the Future

Discover what’s possible when people come together around a shared purpose.

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Meet the Current
Loran Scholars

Loran Scholars are making a difference in their communities

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Loran’s Story

Empowering values-driven youth is the key to building a better world

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The Loran
Program

Discover how Loran Scholars build their capacity to lead with integrity

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Why Loran

Loran builds meaningful, positive change across Canada and beyond by empowering young people with curiosity, integrity, and the dedication to uplift their communities.

We believe that identifying such promising young people means looking beyond grades to find students with character—those who show courage by pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo; display a commitment to service that improves the lives of others; and demonstrate intrinsic leadership potential.

The Scholar Experience

Being a Loran Scholar is more than receiving an undergraduate award—it’s belonging to a community that will empower you on a journey of growth and a lifelong pursuit of purpose.

Leadership Enrichment

Skill and capacity building
Experiential learning through work placements across the public policy, enterprise, and community development sectors
Immersive learning in different parts of Canada and abroad

Inspirational Community

One-on-one mentorship from a business or community leader
Scholar gatherings and community-building programming
A diverse network of supportive scholar and alumni peers
Lifelong membership in a community of values-driven individuals

Financial Support

An annual stipend of $12,000
A tuition waiver of up to $12,000 annually, tenable at one of our partner universities
Up to $14,000 for the Summer Experiential Learning Program

The Loran Program

“For my community development summer, I worked with No Name Kitchen, helping migrants living in a camp on the French-Italian border. These experiences taught me to be an attentive, vigilant, and flexible leader. Although the logistics surrounding my summer experience were atypical and complex, the Loran program offered dedicated support and an incredible opportunity that […]

Luka Bordeleau (’22)

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“Loran has given me the skills and help, but most importantly, the confidence I need both personally and professionally to reach my goals.”

David-Martin Milot (’07)
Trois-Rivières, QC

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“Serving as a Loran interviewer and mentor is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to support and guide promising young Canadian students in their educational and personal growth. It keeps me connected to the aspirations of the next generation.”

Louise Chagnon-Bucheit, President of Board of Directors, Festival Bach de Montreal
Westmount, QC

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“The Loran Scholars Foundation does incredibly important work identifying and empowering young people who are committed to improving their communities, both locally and globally. These students are not just academically high-achieving; they are forging forward with empathy at a time when values-driven leadership is more important than ever. We have been underwriting scholars for over […]

Sylvie Chagnon, Lallemand

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