Loran Award
$ 150,000
About $150,000 over four years
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Loran Award
About $150,000 over four years for 36 graduating high school and CEGEP students, chosen on character and service, not grades. Finalists get $6,000.
Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 23, 2026
$150,000
Total value
Oct 15, 2026
Deadline
Loran Scholars Foundation
Administered by
What you will need
- Online written application (deadline early October)
- Supplementary video recording answers (if shortlisted)
- 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 one-time Finalist Award, and up to 70 semi-finalists receive $3,000 Provincial/Territorial Awards.
Who qualifies
Open to all graduating students in high schools and CEGEPs across Canada. 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 own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Open to CEGEP or high school students
How to apply
Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
More details
Apply by the early October deadline.
The application is values-driven — Loran selects on character, service, and leadership, not just grades.
Shortlisted applicants submit supplementary video recordings; 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.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on October 15, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
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Is this award renewable?
Yes, this award is renewable for up to 4 years.
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Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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