Awards

Loran Award (up to 30 available, 15 of which are Weston Loran Awards; $75,000)

The Loran Award is open to every graduating high school or cegep student from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Renewable for up to four years, it includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend of $8,000, access to funding and internships through our summer program, invitations to annual gatherings and forums, and mentorship opportunities. The award is tenable at any of our partner universities.

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Loran Finalist Award ($3,000 one time award, 42 available)

• $3,000 one-time entrance award
• Offered to all finalists who attend national selections but are not selected as Loran scholars
• Tenable at any accredited public university in Canada.

Loran Provincial Award ($2,000 one time award, 40 available)

• $2,000 one-time entrance award
• Offered by our regional committees to an outstanding semi-finalist who is not asked to attend national selections.
• Tenable at any accredited public university in Canada.

Honour Citation

• Granted to students who distinguish themselves at regional interviews but are not offered any of the above awards.
• Certificates are sent to high schools and CEGEPs in the summer

Semi-Finalist Certificate

• Issued to students selected for a regional interview who are not recognized in the ways listed above
• Certificates are sent to high schools and CEGEPs in the summer

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school or CEGEP. Exceptions may be considered for those who have undertaken a gap year for academic pursuits or community service-based activities.
• Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%
• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status

Selection Criteria

Character, service and leadership are the selection criteria for Loran Awards. Loran scholars are people of strong moral character who have demonstrated academic excellence and potential as leaders. They are curious by nature, interested in a wide range of subjects and willing to take meaningful risks. They prioritize results over appearances and value integrity and honesty. Though they study diverse subjects, and go on to work in a variety of fields, they share a common commitment to their university and larger communities.