The Loran team wishes you a happy holiday season and a restful start to the New Year. May you find moments of meaningful connection with your communities near and far. We'll be back online Jan. 5, 2026.

The 2026 Loran Award application period is now closed. Thank you to the thousands of young people who took the time to apply. Those invited to submit a supplementary video will be contacted by October 29.

Only one week left! Make sure you leave more than enough time to complete your application—and ensure your referee’s section is complete too. Apply for the 2026 Loran Award by October 16, at noon ET. Apply now at loranscholar.ca.

Are you a student interested in applying for the 2026 Loran Award or an educator assisting students with their applications? Consider attending a webinar to hear Loran Scholars' experiences firsthand. Space is limited—head to loranscholar.ca/resources to reserve your spot.

Applications are open for the 2026 Loran Award! LoranScholars demonstrate strength of character, a commitment to service, and exceptional leadership potential. If that sounds like you, visit loranscholar.ca to start your application. Deadline: October 16, 2025, at noon ET

Muhaddisa Sarwari ('23) wrote a moving reflection on the power of education. Denied schooling at nine, she found hope in a makeshift school built by her community. Today, she’s a Loran Scholar at the University of British Columbia and a passionate advocate for refugee education. #WorldRefugeeDay

Earlier this year, 2SLGBTQ+ educator Mischa Oak ('98) gave a talk at TEDxSurrey, inviting audiences to see inclusion as a way to unlock human potential and create a world where everyone’s identity is valued. In celebration of Pride month, we're revisiting inspiring and motivating lessons he shared.

Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ community | Mischa Oak | TEDxSurrey

Mischa Oak reflects on his groundbreaking experience of being one of the first gay people married on reality TV and how it sparked his lifelong mission to ch...

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Mbarouk Nassor ('25) was appointed to the City of Montréal's Youth Council. During his three-year term, he'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate young Montréalers, city officials, and communities to amplify youth voices and advocate for a more just and sustainable city.

Nouveau membre dans notre équipe - Mbarouk Nassor | Conseil jeunesse de Montréal

Nouveau membre dans notre équipe - Mbarouk Nassor Le Conseil jeunesse de Montréal accueille Mbarouk Nassor, jeune résident de Verdun et étudiant en enseignement de l’univers social à l’Université de…

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McGill University Faculty of Law professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly ('11) was presented with the Jules-Deschênes Award, recognized for his dedication to community service with a focus on person-centred justice and the importance of public participation in the legal system.

Toutes nos félicitations à notre collègue, le professeur Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly! | McGill University – Faculty of Law

Toutes nos félicitations à notre collègue, le professeur Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly! Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer qu'il a reçu le Prix Jules-Deschênes de l'Association du Barreau canadien, ...

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David-Dan Nguyen ('16) was recently announced as a fellow at the Schwartz Reisman Institute at the University of Toronto. Pursuing a PhD at the Institute of Health Policy, this fellowship will support his work in finding innovative solutions to make healthcare more equitable.

Schwartz Reisman Institute announces 2025–26 graduate fellows — Schwartz Reisman Institute

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is proud to announce the appointment of fifteen new graduate fellows from across the University of Toronto.

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Kira Young ('24) spoke with Canadian Geographic about climate change's impact on mental health: “I’m translating my challenging experiences with climate change and eco-anxiety, and eco-grief into action and accountability [...] That’s giving me a sense of purpose.”

The great turning

Another reckoning is coming with climate change. How do we deal with our mental health — and ultimately find hope?

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Joti Gokaraju ('25) recently earned a Rideau Hall Foundation Ingenious+ Award for his braille-based communication system, TouchTalk. Created as an alternative to cost-prohibitive technologies for deafblind people, the seed money from this award will help Joti continue working to innovate and scale.

Saskatoon student receives national recognition for innovative braille device | CBC News

A Saskatoon student has big plans to change the way deafblind folks communicate.

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Loran alumnus and Rhodes Scholar Vincent Wong's ('21) research on the climate crisis and its global health impacts was recently published on @mcgill.ca's blog, Perspectives on Global Health. He concludes his piece by offering suggestions on how to have important conversations within our communities.

Table Topics: Creating Space for Deliberate Dialogue About Climate Change — Perspectives on Global Health

By Vincent Wong Spotlight Awards: SECOND Place

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This year marks 36 years of partnership with @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. Since 1989, McMaster has hosted 48 Loran Scholars. We look forward to continuing this incredible partnership to nurture Canada’s next generation of youth committed to making a lasting impact.

McMaster and Loran Scholars Foundation celebrate 36 years of excellence in leadership

Back in 1997, a teenage Alex Mazer watched a video that changed his life. “I remember borrowing a VHS tape from the guidance counselor’s office . . .

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2025 Loran Scholars are making headlines across Canada! Catch up on the news: buff.ly/iEtsK0B

Join us in welcoming the 36 newest recipients of the Loran Award! 🎉 Their qualities and accomplishments are varied, but their courage to challenge the status quo and their capacity to collaborate to drive meaningful change unite them as Loran Scholars: loranscholar.ca/2025-loran-scholars/

For over 35 years, @uwaterloo.ca has played an important role in building a vast network of values-driven leaders, hosting 39 Loran Alumni and 12 in-stream Scholars. We're deeply appreciative of Waterloo's continued dedication to enriching the lives of Loran Scholars and the communities they serve.

Leadership grounded in integrity and service | Waterloo News

Partnerships play a critical role in educating the leaders of tomorrow. Since its inception, the Loran Scholars Foundation has worked with the University of Waterloo to support some of Canada’s most p...

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Congratulations to Dr. Samir Gupta ('95), honoured by the Canadian Lung Association with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The award celebrates trailblazing researchers, clinicians, advocates, and educators making meaningful and sustained efforts to promote lung health.

Canadian Lung Association honours outstanding contributions to lung health in Canada with King Charles III Coronation Medals

/CNW/ - The Canadian Lung Association is one of a select handful of national organizations that was chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate deserving...

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Congratulations to Martin Tang ('21) for being named a #CEOx1Day finalist this month. The program nurtures future innovative leaders by matching finalists for a day of mentorship with one of Canada's top CEOs.

Calder Schweitzer ('15) was listed on Corporate Knight's 30 Under 30 List of Sustainability Leaders for 2024. As executive director of the Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust, Calder works to protect 850+ acres of land donated by private owners.

30 Under 30: Canada's youth sustainability leaders of 2024

Gen Zs and young millennials are harnessing the power of the collective to drive seismic climate solutions

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This year marks 35 years of partnership with Dalhousie University. Since 1995, Dal has hosted 28 Loran Scholars. We look forward to continuing this incredible partnership to nurture Canada’s next generation of youth committed to making a lasting impact.

'Leaving the world a better place': Marking 35 years of Loran Scholars at Dalhousie

Loran scholars are chosen for their character, leadership potential, spirit of service — qualities Dal alums Laura O'Connor and Jessica Telizyn have embodied in every way.

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Cadena Brazeau ('23) has taken on a new role as the Indigenous Resources Project Student Assistant at the @ucalgary.bsky.social's Student Success Centre. Congratulations, Cadena! We look forward to watching you grow in this role.

Cadena Brazeau on LinkedIn: #indigenouseducation #academicsuccess #studentsupport #indigenization…

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the Student Success Centre as the Indigenous Resources Project Student Assistant, contributing to the Academic Turnaround…

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As VP SymPOWEsium of POWE McGill, Gracie Diabo ('23) played a key role in pulling off the organization's first-ever SymPOWEsium. Congratulations to Gracie and the entire team for hosting a successful conference that uplifted women in engineering and celebrated strength in diversity.

Gracie Diabo on LinkedIn: #sympowesium #womeninstem #womeninengineering #leadership #mcgill #powe | 24 comments

✨ SymPOWEsium 2025 was a success! Over 120 attendees, 6 workshops, 3 panels, a research competition, networking, raffles, prizes, and more! This year, I took on the role of the first-ever VP…

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François Tanguay-Renaud (1998) apporte des perspectives mondiales au droit canadien dans son nouveau rôle de directeur du programme de maîtrise en droit professionnel d'Osgoode en common law canadienne. Lisez sa conversation avec l’Université York.

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François Tanguay-Renaud got his start in the law at an early age, enrolling in McGill University’s combined civil law and common law...

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François Tanguay-Renaud ('98) brings global perspectives to Canadian law in his newest role as program director of Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law. For @YorkU, he reflected on his career and encouraged students to seek insight from peers. https://buff.ly/3QG7t6Z

This past weekend, 90 Loran Finalists flew to Tkaronto (Toronto) for our 2025 National Selections. Thanks to the generosity of Aeroplan, AirCanada, and individual donors, Loran Finalists flew a collective 146,046 km to interview for the chance to become a 2025 Loran Scholar.

So proud of the amazing work of @loranscholar.ca Mariana Cueto Mendoza on this report!

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Simply said, the services you receive should not depend on your postal code. Learn more in our Building a National Narrative report here: endvaw.ca/national-nar...

Nain Abdi ('22) is a third-year Electrical Engineering student driven to make a difference as the president of @uwaterloo.ca’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. We connected with him to talk about building resources to empower Black students. https://buff.ly/4i64WyG

Nain Abdi ('22) is a third-year Electrical Engineering student driven to make a difference as the president of @uwaterloo.ca’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. We connected with him to talk about building resources to empower Black students.

Nain Abdi unites passion and purpose by expanding opportunities for Black engineers - Loran Scholars

“That’s the beauty of Loran; it opens the door for anybody to make a difference. You might think something that you did was small, but if you start telling that story, you'll realize it was pretty…

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Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Redditt ('03) on being selected for the 2025 Maytree Policy School Cohort! The six-month program is designed for non-profit policy leaders who wish to enhance their engagement and effectiveness in the policy process. maytree.com/strengthenin...

2025 Cohort - Maytree

Meet the senior policy professionals who are in a position to influence the public policy direction of their organization and are interested in enhancing their engagement and effectiveness in the poli...

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