Our Mission

The Loran Scholars Foundation finds young people who approach challenges with curiosity, perseverance, and creativity; those who are humble, inquisitive, and thoughtful; those who shun the status quo in favour of unconventional paths; and those who will take action to build a better world while bringing others along with them. We believe that Canada will thrive if we ensure that high-potential students are given the opportunity to imagine, explore, and create the future.

About The Loran Scholars Foundation

Since our origin in 1988, Loran has been a community project upheld by three pillars — donors, volunteers, and university partners — who share our collective vision and who are dedicated to lifelong service and leadership. Supported by this community for 35 years, Loran has identified, equipped, and empowered generations of values-driven students, investing in their long-term potential by providing them with the financial freedom to study, build their capacity to lead, and pursue service in their communities. Loran has provided more than $62 million in undergraduate awards to 3,200+ promising high school and Cegep students, including 757 Loran Scholars. Though their work spans a multitude of sectors and disciplines, Loran alumni share and continue to be guided by Loran’s core values of character, service, and leadership. Wherever their paths lead them, Loran Scholars share a lifelong commitment to leaving things better than they found them.