LLoran Scholars Foundation
Fully funded
Loran Award
Loran Scholars Foundation, Canada
Scholarship overview
The Loran Award is a four-year undergraduate award based on character, service and leadership, tenable at one of 25 partner universities in Canada. It is valued at approximately $150,000 over four years.
Scholars take part in a leadership enrichment programme, one-on-one mentorship and annual community gatherings.
Award Information
- Entering university for the first time in September 2027
- High school applicants: minimum cumulative average of 88%
- CEGEP applicants: R score of 29 or higher
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Born between January 1, 2005 and September 1, 2011
- Annual stipend of $12,000
- Full tuition waiver each year at a partner university
- Up to $14,000 for the Summer Experiential Learning Program
- Loran Finalist Awards: up to 54 one-time entrance awards of $6,000
- Loran Provincial and Territorial Awards: up to 70 one-time entrance awards of $3,000
- Renewable for up to four years; scholars maintain a minimum B+ (77%) CGPA
The 2027 Loran Award application deadline is October 15 by noon ET.
- Early to mid-December: about 250 shortlisted applicants complete online semi-final interviews
- Mid to late December: semi-final results; 90 finalists invited to National Selections interviews in Toronto
- January to February: finalists announced and National Selections interviews
- March: new class of Loran Scholars announced
- Review the award information and consider attending a webinar.
- Start the online application at apply.loranscholar.ca: short answers, several short essays and two videos.
- Confirm a referee (teacher, coach, employer or community leader, not a family member or friend); the referee completes a short online form (max 250 words).
- Submit the written component.
- Submit the timed video component and confirm the referee has submitted their form.
Official links
Documents you will need
- PDF of the eligible transcript or marks summary showing full name, student ID and official letterhead (report cards not accepted)
- Referee contact information
How selection works
- Online semi-final interviews with about 250 shortlisted applicants
- Up to 70 Provincial and Territorial Award recipients selected
- 90 finalists attend National Selections interviews in Toronto
- Loran Scholars announced in March
