Loran Award

Loran Scholars Foundation

About $150,000 over four years for 36 graduating high school and CEGEP students, chosen on character and service, with an 88% minimum average (R score 29+ in CEGEP). Finalists get $6,000.

Published by · last checked September 23, 2026

Total value
$150,000
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Level
CEGEP, High school
Open to
Across Canada

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

  • Online written application (deadline early October)
  • Timed video answers (part of the application)
  • Semi-final interview (online, one-on-one + panel style)
  • National Selections in Toronto (in-person, 2 days, if invited as finalist)

About this award

The Loran Award is Canada's largest national merit scholarship for graduating high school and CEGEP students. The Loran Scholars Foundation (founded 1988) selects up to 36 scholars each year from over 5,000 applicants nationwide. Each Loran Scholar receives an undergraduate scholarship valued at approximately $150,000 over four years — comprised of annual stipends, a matching tuition waiver, summer internship funding, annual retreats and scholar gatherings, and four-year mentoring. Tenable at 25 public Canadian universities. Beyond the 36 main scholars, up to 54 finalists receive a $6,000 Finalist Award, and up to 70 semi-finalists receive $3,000 Provincial/Territorial Awards.

Who qualifies

Open to graduating high school and CEGEP students across Canada who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and are entering university for the first time. High school students need a minimum cumulative average of 88%; CEGEP students need an R score of 29 or higher. The Loran Award is tenable at 25 public universities throughout Canada. Selection looks beyond grades — values-driven youth who demonstrate strength of character, deep commitment to service, and exceptional leadership potential. Receives more than 5,000 applications annually; up to 36 students selected as Loran Scholars; up to 54 finalists receive a $6,000 Finalist Award; up to 70 semi-finalists receive Provincial/Territorial Awards of $3,000.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Open to CEGEP or high school students

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. This round closed on October 15, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • Apply by the early October deadline. The application is values-driven — Loran selects on character, service, and leadership, not just grades. Video answers are part of the online application; up to 250 are invited to semi-final interviews; up to 90 finalists attend National Selections in Toronto. Even if you don't make the final 36, finalist and semi-finalist awards ($6,000 and $3,000) are real money. Concrete examples of community service and leadership beat generic statements.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on October 15, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Is this award renewable?

Yes, this award is renewable for up to 4 years.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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