$150,000 Loran Award Undergraduate Scholarship

The Loran Scholars Foundation, a Canadian charity running since 1988, will name up to 36 new Loran Scholars this cycle. Each gets a full tuition waiver at one of 25 partner universities, a $12,000 stipend every year for up to four years, funded summer work placements, a mentor and a place in a national community of scholars and alumni, which the Foundation values at about $150,000 in total. Selection looks beyond grades for character, service and leadership, and up to 124 other applicants receive one-time entrance awards of $6,000 or $3,000.

What you get:

• A full tuition waiver every year at one of Loran's 25 partner universities, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study
• A stipend of $12,000 a year
• Up to $14,000 for the Summer Experiential Learning Program, with work placements across the public policy, enterprise and community development sectors
• A four-year leadership enrichment programme, including skill building and immersive learning in different parts of Canada and abroad
• One-on-one mentorship from a business or community leader, plus scholar gatherings and annual retreats
• Lifelong membership in a network of Loran Scholars and alumni
• If you are not chosen as a scholar: up to 54 finalists receive a one-time $6,000 entrance award, and up to 70 semi-finalists a one-time $3,000 Provincial and Territorial Award, both usable at any accredited public university in Canada
• For finalists, all travel and accommodation costs for National Selections in Toronto are covered by the Foundation

What you'll do:

• Apply online in English or French with short answers, short essays, two timed video responses and your transcript, and name one referee who submits a short online reference
• If shortlisted, take part in an online semi-final interview; about 250 applicants reach this stage
• If you are one of the 90 finalists, attend National Selections interviews in Toronto
• As a scholar, study at a partner university, live in residence in first year and independently after that, and keep a B+ (77%) average on a full course load
• Take part in mentorship, summer experiential learning and annual community gatherings, and keep growing in service and leadership throughout your degree

Key dates:

• Applications opened September 9, 2026
• Student information webinars on September 16 at 7 pm ET and September 30 at 6 pm ET
• Applications and reference forms close October 15, 2026, before 12:00 noon Eastern Time
• Online semi-final interviews for shortlisted applicants, November 26 to December 10, 2026
• Semi-final results in the week of December 14, 2026, when 90 finalists are invited to National Selections
• Finalists are announced publicly in early January
• National Selections interviews in Toronto, February 18 to 21, 2027
• The new class of Loran Scholars is announced in March

More information:

• Eligibility, the application steps and the full timeline are on Loran's How to Apply page and applicant FAQ
• The Resources for Schools and Applicants page has webinar registration and recordings, a sample application and an applicant information sheet
• Transcripts must be official PDFs from your school, school board or Ministry of Education; report cards, screenshots, Ontario's My Blueprint and IB-only transcripts are not accepted
• The language you choose for the application cannot be changed later and carries into your interviews
• If connectivity or accessibility stops you applying online, email info@loranscholar.ca to arrange an accommodation or a mailed application
• There is no limit on applicants from one school, and school sponsorship is no longer required

• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. You can apply from outside Canada only if you hold one of these
• High school students: graduating in 2027 and entering university for the first time in September 2027. Students who graduated in 2026 and are taking a gap year can also apply
• CEGEP students: in your last year of CEGEP and entering university for the first time in September 2027
• A minimum cumulative average of 88% for high school students, counting Grade 10, 11 and 12 level courses only, or an R score of 29 or higher for CEGEP students
• Averages of 86% to 88%, or an R score of 28 to 29, can be considered if you have faced significant barriers: email info@loranscholar.ca to explain your circumstances
• Born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011
• Current university and college students cannot apply, except CEGEP students
• The Loran Award can only be held at one of Loran's 25 partner universities, and no Loran award can be used at a private institution
• You apply to university separately and must meet your university and programme admission requirements
• One referee who is not a family member or friend, such as a teacher, coach, employer or community leader, must submit an online reference of up to 250 words before the deadline