Character • Service • Leadership • Canada’s most comprehensive undergraduate award
Canada • Grade 12 & CEGEP • Entering university in 2026
This guide summarizes eligibility, deadlines, selection focus, and a step-by-step application plan for the 2026 Loran Award — including key requirements for high school and CEGEP applicants.
What the Loran Award offers
- Up to 36 national Scholars chosen annually following regional/national interviews.
- Four years of support: annual stipend + matched tuition waiver at partner universities, summer internships, mentorship, and community of peers.
- Selection emphasizes character, service, and leadership over simple grades alone.
Eligibility (2026 entry)
- Entering university for the first time in September 2026 at a Canadian institution (partner list for the national award).
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Born between Jan 1, 2004 and Sep 1, 2010.
- In the final year of CEGEP, entering university in 2026.
- Minimum overall R score of 29.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident; same birth-date window as above.
Referee: one reference is required and must be non-family; confirm availability early.
Timeline & deadlines (2026 cohort)
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | Sept 4, 2025 | Online portal opens. |
| Application deadline | Oct 16, 2025 — noon ET | Referee form must be submitted before the deadline; late applications are not accepted. |
| Regional/National interviews | Late 2025 – Early 2026 | By invitation. |
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Create your account at the Loran portal and start early; you can save and return.
- Confirm your referee (teacher or community leader; not a family member). Provide the correct email and deadline.
- Prepare uploads: a PDF transcript/marks summary (no report cards).
- Tell impact stories: concise examples of sustained service, initiative, and leadership (school, family, community, work).
- Submit before noon ET on Oct 16; verify that your referee has submitted their form.
Tip: You can apply through the direct pool if your school sponsorship slots are full.
Documents checklist
- PDF transcript/marks summary (school or Ministry produced; CEGEP record must show R score).
- Referee contact details + completed online reference (≈250 words).
- Activity list and short responses highlighting character, service, leadership.
FAQs
Can I apply if I’m outside the birth-date window?
No — the 2026 award uses the Jan 1, 2004 – Sep 1, 2010 window.
Do you grant extensions for referees?
No. References must be completed by the deadline.
Is there a minimum average?
CEGEP requires a minimum R score of 29. For high school, selection is holistic with strong academics expected.
• Always verify details on the Loran Scholars Foundation website before submitting.