WCHS student Steven Yang named one of 36 2023 Loran Scholars

Steven Yang of Winston Churchill High School has been named as a 2023 Loran Scholar.
This year, the Loran Scholars Foundation selected 36 exceptional high-potential youth from a pool of nearly 4,800 applicants who demonstrated their drive to step up in the face of challenges and make positive change in their communities across the country. As graduating high school and Cégep students, the pursuits and accomplishments of the newest recipients of the Loran Award are exemplary, but it is their values-driven approach to leading and dedication to uplifting their communities that distinguish them as Loran Scholars.
Yang founded a city-integrated environmental initiative that disposes of cigarette litter sustainably. He created Math Club at WCHS, which is grounded on the principles of mentorship and inclusivity. He is an Interact Club executive and a leader in his iGEM team. Yang also competes in provincial speech and piano competitions, his paintings are displayed in city galleries and he programs software for his sports-fantasy community.
The Loran Scholars Foundation is committed to identifying and supporting young people to realize their full potential. To find these young people, the Foundation administers the most thorough scholarship selection process in the country. As such, selection supersedes grades and is based on strength of character, a deep commitment to service, evidence of courage, compassion and an entrepreneurial spirit.
"What makes Loran a little different from other traditional scholarships is that we look beyond marks to find students who show strength of character, a commitment to service, and leadership potential," said Meghan Moore, CEO of the Loran Scholars Foundation. "Like all our scholars, Steven not only possesses those characteristics but also has a breadth of academic and extra-curricular interests and is motivated by his desire to leave his part of the world better than he found it. Having been assessed and interviewed by 12 people over the course of our selections process, it is these qualities that shone through for Steven, and we are very excited to see how he continues to make a difference as a Loran Scholar."
The only award of its kind in the country, the Loran Award is a four-year leadership enrichment program consisting of summer work experiences, mentorship, scholar gatherings, an annual living stipend and a tuition waiver at one of 25 university partners.
Loran Scholars are provided with the opportunity to build critical skills and capacity for leadership, to expand horizons by taking on new challenges and exploring diverse experiences, and to join a community of purpose-driven peers who are committed to leaving the world better than they found it.
To learn more about the 2023 Loran Scholars and the Loran Award, visit www.loranscholar.ca.