We are thrilled to share that Edlynne Paez from Niverville High School, Hanover School Division has been named a 2025 Loran Scholar.
This year, the Loran Scholars Foundation selected 36 exceptional youth from more than 6,000 applicants who have demonstrated they have embraced the challenge of leaving the world better than they found it. As graduating high school and Cégep students, the pursuits and accomplishments of the newest Loran Award recipients are exemplary, but it is their values-driven approach to leading and their dedication to uplifting their communities that distinguish them as Loran Scholars.
Eddy says that this still doesn't feel real! She feels this is an honour and privilege, especially coming from a rural setting. She is so grateful to get this chance to represent her community and who she is as a person. When asked about the national selections she said: "It was so much fun! I got to see Toronto, and this helped influence my choice of U of T for post-secondary education. Talking to other people at the selection and hearing their journey to the finals helped grow my world view and understand how vast our country is. It helped put into perspective how much I have to learn from other people!"
Eddy created the inaugural Asian Heritage Celebration in their school and community, as well as a pilot program to teach students the basics of project management and to create a long-lasting culture of change. She volunteers with the Youth Parliament of Manitoba to help young people to learn about governance and politics. Eddy also serves on two student advisory councils to provide insight on rural education and how to best shape Manitoba schools for the future. Eddy has also been a youth choir leader in her church, and has been part of her school's volleyball and basketball teams as well as her school drama program.
Loran firmly believes empowering values-driven youth is the key to a brighter future for us all. Looking beyond marks, our mission is to find young people with character those who display the courage to push boundaries and challenge the status quo, a commitment to service that improves the lives of others, and who have intrinsic leadership potential.
Loran Scholars benefit from a four-year, comprehensive leadership-enrichment program, tuition waivers at one of 25 university partners, financial support, and a network of values-driven peers and mentors unlike anything else offered in this country.
To learn more about the 2025 Loran Scholars and the Loran Award, visit www.loranscholar.ca.
Congratulations Edlynne!
