October

Loran Award: Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation

Deadline: October

Award Amount: Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

• An annual stipend of $10,000
• A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
• Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
• Access to our network and up to $10,000 in funding for summer internships in three different sectors
• An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
• Annual retreats and scholar gatherings
• Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are graduating from their final year of high school
• Must have a minimum average of 85%
• Demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership
• Original signed application
• Two photocopies of the completed and signed application
• An original official transcript along with two photocopies
• An additional copy of page 5 of the application
• Sponsored applicants: Seek nomination from your school principal or guidance counselor. Submit completed applications to your regional committee.
• Direct Pool applicants: Apply without endorsement and submit completed applications to the Direct Pool Committee
• an original and creative thinker committed to school and community
• a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
• enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
• a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school or first-year CEGEP intending to begin university the following academic year
• a National Book Award nominee or self-identify as meeting the criteria above

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Submit the following by the deadline:

How do I apply?

For more information and an application visit the website: http://www.loranscholar.ca/