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Empowering youth to uplift their communities and change the world. I Donner aux jeunes les moyens d’élever les collectivités et de changer le monde.

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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 19/12/2025
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.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 16/10/2025
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.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 09/10/2025
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.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 04/09/2025
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.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 04/09/2025
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
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 04/07/2025
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
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No Child Should Have to Fight for the Right to Learn—But as a Refugee, I Had To. – Right to Learn
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 27/06/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 25/06/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 24/06/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 18/06/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 16/06/2025
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.”
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 13/06/2025
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.
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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 Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 12/06/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 14/05/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 15/04/2025
2025 Loran Scholars are making headlines across Canada! Catch up on the news: buff.ly/iEtsK0B
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 26/03/2025
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/
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 25/03/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 12/03/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 11/03/2025
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.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 10/03/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 07/03/2025
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.
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'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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 06/03/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 28/02/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 27/02/2025
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
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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 26/02/2025
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. buff.ly/3QG7t6Z
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 25/02/2025
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.
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Robyn Hoogendam @rhoogendam.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
So proud of the amazing work of @loranscholar.ca Mariana Cueto Mendoza on this report!
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 19/02/2025
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. buff.ly/4i64WyG
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 19/02/2025
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.
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 18/02/2025
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...
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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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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 14/02/2025
Mishka Caldwell-Pichette (2024) s'est classée troisième aux Jeux de Science Politique du en tant que déléguée de l'@umontreal.ca! Nous saluons sa volonté de sortir de sa zone de confort, de développer de nouvelles compétences et d'explorer les domaines d'intérêt. www.linkedin.com/posts/mishka...
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Mishka Caldwell-Pichette on LinkedIn: Du 9 au 13 janvier derniers, j’ai pris part aux Jeux de la Science… | 10 comments
Du 9 au 13 janvier derniers, j’ai pris part aux Jeux de la Science Politique (JDSP) au sein de la délégation de l’Université de Montréal. Ce fut ma première… | 10 comments on LinkedIn
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 12/02/2025
Anthony Létourneau ('21) has been announced as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarship! As a mechanical engineering student at the University of Ottawa, his research focuses on manufacturing alternative sources of fuel. mccallmacbainscholars.org/2025-finalis...
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McCall MacBain Scholarship Finalists and Regional Award Recipients - McCall MacBain Scholars
Eighty-eight student finalists are in the running for the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 11/02/2025
Thank you to @ualberta.bsky.social for hosting a Loran Scholar roundtable chat with President Flanagan. We're grateful for the chance to reconnect with our scholar and alumni community in amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton) and left feeling reenergized ahead of this year's National Selections.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 10/02/2025
Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster ('04) will be directing the production 'Hypothetical Baby' opening in Toronto later this month. The one-woman show grapples with reproductive rights and the intricate relationship between choice, change, and loss. www.stage-door.com/3/news/2025-...
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Toronto: Nightwood Theatre presents
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 07/02/2025
2024 Loran Scholar and SkillsCanada gold medalist Lubna Ismail was recently featured on an episode of SkillsAlberta's podcast Skills & Thrillz, providing advice and insight on the art of speaking. www.buzzsprout.com/2396769/epis...
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Mastering the Art of Speaking with Lubna: Confidence, Connection, and Team Spirit - Skillz & Thrillz: Alberta's Trade & Tech Youth
In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Lubna Ismail, a Public Speaking alumna who captivated audiences with her eloquence and energy. After earning silver at provincials, Lubna went on to achi...
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 05/02/2025
2025 Loran Finalists are making headlines across Canada! Check out a selection of recent media features: loranscholar.ca/2025-loran-scholars… #Loran2025
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 31/01/2025
Greetings from the West! With a community spanning the country and the globe, we're grateful we had the opportunity to reconnect in person at two of our five western partner universities. Thank you to @UCalgary and @UBC for graciously hosting Loran Scholars and alumni.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 31/01/2025
We're grateful for the enthusiastic participation in our Fly a Finalist Aeroplan campaign this year. It is thanks to the support of a global network of donors whose generosity gives values-driven youth from across Canada the opportunity to connect and become a Loran Scholar.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 29/01/2025
Congratulations to David-Dan Nguyen ('16) on being named a 2025 JAMA Editorial Fellow! The program connects health service researchers with @jama.com's editorial team to teach them about editorial decision-making and enhance scientific communication skills. media.jamanetwork.com/announcement...
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JAMA Names Ten Academic Physicians and Nurses to 2025 Editorial Fellowship Program - For The Media - JAMA Network
Chicago, January 23, 2025 —JAMA today announces a new cohort of ten academic physicians and nurses selected for the JAMA Editorial Fellowship Program, designed to engage early career clinical or healt...
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 24/01/2025
Leon Picha ('19) of the Kwantlen Nation sat down for a #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat with TakingITGlobal. He reflected on how Loran pushed him to broaden his horizons and the importance of using his skills to benefit Indigenous people in his community and beyond. www.linkedin.com/posts/taking...
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TakingITGlobal on LinkedIn: Leon Picha - Future Pathways Fireside Chats
A dare turned into a dream job bridging Indigenous realities and an old corporation and Leon Picha, who never had a business school mentor, found his way into…
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 20/01/2025
Congratulations to Steven Yang ('23) and Louise Folglia ('21) for being named 2025 Cansbridge Fellows! They join previous Cansbridge Fellowship recipients Mikie Allan ('13), Milton Calderon Donefer ('15), and Allison Gacad ('16). www.linkedin.com/posts/cansbr...
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The Cansbridge Fellowship on LinkedIn: #thecansbridgefellowship #canadianleaders #canadianentrepreneurs… | 25 comments
After an extensive selections process, we are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Fellowship cohort—an extraordinary group of individuals representing the… | 25 comments on LinkedIn
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 17/01/2025
Alex Gillis ('16) designed Helpful Claims, a free tool helping people navigate the overwhelming process of documenting personal belongings for insurance claims. He has now repurposed it to support those impacted by the wildfires in California.
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Helpful Claims
100% Free Wildfire Claim Assistance
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 16/01/2025
When you donate your Aeroplan points, you’re gifting 90 exceptional young people like Hannah the transformative experience. Ready to make a difference? Donate your Aeroplan points, and give Canada’s emerging leaders the chance to soar: buff.ly/42igwSP
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 15/01/2025
It was wonderful catching up with Loran scholars, alumni, volunteers, and supporters from the Kitchener-Waterloo region last night. Thank you to President Vivek Goel and founding partner, the University of Waterloo, for hosting our community.
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 13/01/2025
Congratulations to Aamna Mushtaq ('24) for receiving Darpan Magazine's Young Wonder Award celebrating outstanding achievement in British Columbia's South Asian community. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOWW...
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Hear from 2024 Young Wonder Award Recipient Aamna Mushtaq
YouTube video by DarpanMagazine
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 10/01/2025
On January 18, Mischa Oak ('99) will present at TEDxSurrey, Western Canada's foremost TEDx event. In alignment with the theme of A Shift in Thinking, Mischa will explore how the queer community offers invaluable life lessons that can enrich humanity. www.linkedin.com/posts/mischa...
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Mischa Oak on LinkedIn: 2 weeks until TEDxSurrey — I can’t wait to share my message with the…
2 weeks until TEDxSurrey — I can’t wait to share my message with the world: a new take on the LGBTQ+ Community that you’re ready for!
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 09/01/2025
We're starting the year on a high note, unveiling the 90 students selected as 2025 Loran Finalists! They have been invited to National Selections in Toronto next month, where we look forward to getting to know them better. List of finalists: loranscholar.ca/2025-loran-f...
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Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar.ca · 08/01/2025
National Selections weekend is right around the corner, and you can still double your impact! Our partner at Aeroplan will match points up to 500,000 donated before Jan. 30. Give Canada’s emerging leaders the chance to soar: buff.ly/3ZsG24P
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